A potential high-risk COVID-19 exposure advisory has been issued for a Polar Bear Express train.
The affected trip is the 9 a.m. train on Monday, Dec. 27 from Cochrane to Moosonee, according to the Porcupine Health Unit.
Those seated in Car 4 are advised to self-isolate immediately for:
- 5 days if you are fully vaccinated or under 12 years of age
- 10 days if you are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated or immune compromised.
- Self-monitor for symptoms for 10 days.
- If you develop symptoms continue to self-isolate and get tested.
Other individuals on this train are advised to:
- Self-monitor for signs and symptoms* of COVID-19 for 10 days from potential exposure.
- Self-isolate immediately if symptoms* develop and get tested.
Symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, difficulty breathing, tiredness, muscle aches and pain, nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea, abdominal pain, sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, decreased or lack of appetite, headache and pink eye.
