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Stay Vigilant! Update on CoVID-19 from Dr. John Ross

Stay Vigilant! Update on CoVID-19 By Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC Provincial governments and Public Health have begun relaxing CoVID-19 related ‘lockdowns’ and restrictions that were put in place in March. This is of course welcome news for everyone. That ‘everyone’ unfortunately also includes the SARS-2-CoV virus that causes the CoVID-19 infection. As of today…
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How to manage CoVID-19 and prepare your marine operations

How to manage CoVID-19 and prepare your marine operations May 13, 2020  |  By Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC In case you missed the Jun 4th event, we’ve posted Dr. John Ross’ webinar on how to manage CoVID-19 and prepare your marine operations during a pandemic (Hosted by COVE). This event originally took place on…
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Jun 4th Event: “Managing Marine Operations during a Pandemic” w/ Dr. John Ross

You are invited! COVE is hosting a special virtual event on how to manage your Marine Operations during a pandemic with John Ross MD FRCPC from PRAXES.  When: Join us on Thursday, June 4th at 11:00 AM ADT Where: Zoom and YouTube  Register here:  https://mailchi.mp/coveocean.com/youre-invited-to-a-special-presentation-managing-marine-operations-during-a-pandemic-with-dr-john-ross-of-praxes-medical-group-4952306 —– Dr. Ross is an Emergency Physician for 30 years, Professor…
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CoVID-19 IgM/IgG testing kits for use on ships

CoVID-19 IgM/IgG testing kits for use on ships May 13, 2020  |  By Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — I am being asked by many marine clients about the availability of CoVID-19 IgM/IgG testing kits for use on ships. As of today, according to the Health Canada website, there are no point-of-care tests available, meaning…
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PRAXES Update on COVID-19 for Marine Organizations

PRAXES Update on COVID-19 for Marine Organizations Apr 19, 2020   |   Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC  — On November 17, 2019, the first case of a new virus infection was noted in China, in Wuhan. On Jan 25 ON and BC had the first Canadian cases from Wuhan travelers. On March 15, NS became the…
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PRAXES perspective on telemedicine and virtual care in Canada

PRAXES perspective on telemedicine and virtual care in Canada Apr 13, 2020   |   Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — There is much in the news these days about telemedicine and virtual care. Although medical care via telephone, video and messaging has been around for many years, governments in many countries such as Canada, USA and…
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