Niagara Falls Bus Driver Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Wednesday, 5 May 2021 05:56

By Tami Jeanneret

First positive case for NFTS

In a release, Niagara Falls Transit officials say the driver was last on duty providing late evening service on the City’s WEGO Blue and Red lines on Friday, April 30th between the hours of 5:00 pm and 1:00 am.

Detailed route information is available at niagarafalls.ca

Officials pointing out the transit service has not missed a day since the pandemic began and this is their first and only positive case among its bus drivers.

They add, Niagara Falls Transit has stringent protocols in place to protect drivers and passengers including bio barriers, and mandatory masking.

Anyone with questions or concerns is asked to call Niagara Region Public Health at 905-688-8248.

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