Today, we received confirmation that a bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19. The operator last worked on April 11 and may have been experiencing symptoms as early as April 10. The operator received the COVID-19 test on April 14 and continues to self-isolate at home. To protect the privacy of the individual, we will not be releasing their name.
We are working directly with Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and are conducting contact tracing of individuals who have, or may have been, in close contact with the employee. OPH has advised that the key dates are the period 48 hours prior to the first day the employee showed symptoms; in this case the key dates are April 9, 10 and 11. OPH is following up with family and friends who may have been in close contact with the individual. We have begun contacting employees who may have come into close contact with this bus operator during those key dates.
The operator was onboard three buses and one train on the key dates, serving the following routes:
April 9, 2020
The operator was not scheduled to work this day.
April 10, 2020
April 11, 2020
OC Transpo is identifying vehicles and facilities that may require additional cleaning over and above our enhanced cleaning process.
If customers have concerns of this exposure, they can contact Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744 to speak to a public health nurse or visit ottawapublichealth.ca.