GEM Health Care Group is closely monitoring developments related to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), which has officially been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. This page will provide regular updates for GEM Health Care Group facilities.
If you have any questions please contact GEM Health Care Group by emailing communications@gemhc.com or contact the Administrator, Director of Health Care Services, or designate by telephone at a specific GEM Health Care Group facility.
If you have any questions please contact GEM Health Care Group by emailing communications@gemhc.com or contact the Administrator, Director of Health Care Services, or designate by telephone at a specific GEM Health Care Group facility.
COVID-19 Updates
The most recent COVID-19 updates for GEM Health Care Group facilities are below. View archived updates here.
Downsview Long Term Care Centre (North York, ON)
Admiral Long Term Care Centre (Dartmouth, NS)
Letters and Updates to Residents, Families, and Employees
Downsview Long Term Care Centre (North York, ON)
- August 5, 2020: COVID-19 Update for Downsview Long Term Care Centre (READ HERE)
Admiral Long Term Care Centre (Dartmouth, NS)
- May 1, 2020: COVID-19 Update for Admiral Long Term Care Centre (READ HERE)
Letters and Updates to Residents, Families, and Employees
- July 30, 2020: COVID-19 Update for GEM Long Term Care Homes in Nova Scotia (READ HERE)
- July 21, 2020: COVID-19 Update for GEM Long Term Care Homes in Nova Scotia (READ HERE)
- June 11, 2020: COVID-19 Update for GEM Long Term Care Homes in Nova Scotia (READ HERE)
- April 2, 2020: Letter to all GEM Employees from Syed Hussain, CEO (READ HERE)
- April 1, 2020: Letter to all GEM Residents and their Families from Syed Hussain, CEO (READ HERE)
- March 18, 2020: The latest COVID-19 update from Syed Hussain, CEO (READ HERE)
- March 16, 2020: COVID-19 Update (READ HERE)
- March 13, 2020: Preparing for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (READ HERE)
Preventing the spread of COVID-19
Hand Hygiene
Frequent hand washing with soap and warm water remains the best defense against the spread of respiratory illness. If soap and water are not available, hands can be cleaned with alcohol based hand sanitizer. Make sure all surfaces of the hands are covered (e.g. front, back of hands, as well as between fingers) and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Hand Hygiene
Frequent hand washing with soap and warm water remains the best defense against the spread of respiratory illness. If soap and water are not available, hands can be cleaned with alcohol based hand sanitizer. Make sure all surfaces of the hands are covered (e.g. front, back of hands, as well as between fingers) and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Coughing and Sneezing
When coughing or sneezing, use a tissue and wash your hands after disposing of the tissue. If a tissue is not available, cough or sneeze into your sleeve (elbow).
More information about COVID-19 can be found online at:
World Health Organization
Department of Health and Wellness
The Public Health Agency of Canada
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Health Canada