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Meet the Man Leading Indonesia's COVID-19 Response

Indonesia represents one of the most challenging fronts in the war against COVID-19. Meet the adjunct professor leading the fight against the novel coronavirus in the world’s fourth most-populous country.

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New Stay-At-Home Norm Could Impact Pet Anxiety

It's not just humans who are having their schedules disrupted due to widespread stay-at-home orders. Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Stephanie Borns-Weil, V07, talked to Shari Small at WBZ NewsRadio about how the new norm is affecting our pets

2 hospital ventilators being donated by Foster Hospital to Tufts Medical Center during COVID-19 crisis

Hank Investigates: Animal hospitals loaning ventilators to help people with COVID-19

One of the biggest crises during this coronavirus pandemic is the tragic shortage of medical supplies and ventilators. 7News—WHDH Boston reports on how Cummings Veterinary Medical Center and other animal hospitals are answering the calls for help

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Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University sends personal protective equipment, ventilators and other medical supplies to area healthcare facilities to aid with COVID-19 efforts

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Tufts University offers tools, guidance to encourage universities to help relieve strain on nation’s healthcare system

University to collaborate with Mass. Department of Education on webinar for colleges, universities

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Can Pets Get COVID-19?

There have been news reports that two dogs (both in Hong Kong) and two cats (one in Belgium and one in Hong Kong) tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, but ...

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How Animals Help Us During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Pets can provide company and comfort in the face of social isolation and high anxiety

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COVID-19 and Your Pet’s Nutritional Health

The COVID-19 outbreak has understandably thrown ours and our pets’ lives into flux. We of the Clinical Nutrition team are here to help provide some answers to help keep you and your pet safe.

Coronavirus cabin fever? Before stepping outside for that walk, remember it’s tick season

Experts, including Professor Sam Telford, spoke with the Worcester Telegram & Gazette about the risk of ticks and tick-borne illness as well as preventative measures individuals can take.