CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich. — Passengers on one Delta flight into the Chippewa County International Airport over the weekend are being asked to self-isolate after a woman on the flight tested positive for the coronavirus.

According to Algoma Public Health (APH), in Northern Ontario, Canada, a woman in her 50s returned to Algoma on March 15, 2020 from the United States. She developed respiratory symptoms and notified APH on March 16, 2020. APH facilitated EMS transportation to Sault Area Hospital for testing the same day.

On Tuesday, March 17, test results proved positive for COVID-19. EMS and hospital staff took all necessary infection prevention and control precautions. Following testing, the patient was discharged home where she remains in self-isolation, following public health guidance and monitoring.

“Given the transmission of the virus around the world, having a confirmed case in our region is not unexpected,” said Dr. Jennifer Loo, Associate Medical Officer of Health. “Across Algoma communities, our health professionals and partners across all sectors have been preparing for COVID-19. Now, more than ever, we are asking all Algoma citizens to help prevent the spread of this virus, especially through the use of social distancing measures.” The Public Health Agency of Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Health continue to advise all travelers to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving back in Canada from international travel.

Anyone who flew on Delta 4212 into the Chippewa County International Airport on March 15 around 10:45 p.m. is asked to contact their local public health authority.

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. and Canada have come to an agreement to close the border to all “non-essential” traffic as concerns about the spread of the coronavirus continue. The president announced the move in a tweet sent out Wednesday morning. The statement came after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that Canada is closing its borders to international travel, as the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide. Starting Monday only those whose permanent residence is in Canada or who are Canadian citizens will be permitted to cross the border, with a few exceptions.

Trudeau’s announcement did not go into detail on how those attempting to cross the border via border crossing like the Ambassador Bridge or the Detroit-Windsor tunnel will be screened. However, the Canada Border Services Agency has been instructed to screen all incoming visitors.

Trudeau made the announcement outside of his home where he is currently in self-isolation with his wife who has tested positive for coronavirus.