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How to Tell the Flu from COVID-19

Tufts’ director of infection control describes the similarities and differences, and explains why getting the flu vaccine is so important for you—and those around you

A male medical professional giving a woman a shot, both wearing masks. A Tufts doctor describes the similarities and differences between the flu and COVID-19, and explains why getting the flu vaccine is so important for you—and those around you.

Tufts Is Studying a Pilot COVID-19 Test That Could Help Neighboring Schools

Faculty, staff, and students can take part in the effort

A hand closes a tube that contains a swab. Tufts community members can take part in a pilot COVID-19 pooled testing study.

Back to Class, With a Difference

The first day of undergraduate classes looked unlike any other year, but students were still excited to be back on campus

Two students sit in chairs on the academic quad. The first day of undergraduate classes looked very different this year, but students were still excited to be back on campus

COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Prevents Severe Clinical Disease in Animals

Cummings School researchers contribute to study in hamsters that’s among first to report vaccine protection against severe COVID-19-related pneumonia and death

Microscopic closeup of hamster lung tissue with SARS CoV-2. Cummings School researchers contribute to study in hamsters that’s among first to report vaccine protection against severe COVID-19-related pneumonia and death.

A New Normal at One Kneeland

The School of Dental Medicine works to balance academics, safety, patient care, and the costs of a pandemic

The exterior of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. The financial burden of providing a COVID-safe environment has led to employee layoffs and furloughs.

Welcoming the Class of 2024—Online

For a virtual matriculation, videos, new faces, and alumni come together to create both an all-encompassing and personal reception

A collage of photos of members of the Tufts Class of 2024. For a virtual matriculation at Tufts, videos, new faces, and alumni come together to create both an all-encompassing and personal reception

New Microscopes Help Students Learn Safely

To help veterinary students learn to use a microscope—while still following social-distancing guidelines—Cummings School invested in state-of-the-art technology

Veterinary students work on microscopes at stations separated by plexiglass shielding, with an iPad held by their instructor to monitor what they are seeing. New microscopes Cummings help students learn safely

For Undergraduates, a Smooth Test Run

Early arrivals begin their coronavirus testing regimen, the foundation of Tufts’ safety plan

Exterior of the Gantcher Center, where Tufts University undergraduates arriving on campus will take their initial COVID-19 tests, part of a comprehensive testing regimen meant to minimize the risk of coronavirus spread.

A Student Compact for Safety

Tufts medical students commit to responsible behavior as they return to clinical settings during the pandemic

Tara Ahmadi, M22, is one of several Tufts University School of Medicine students who helped draft the Student COVID Compact, a pledge to make smart decisions for staying safe during the pandemic.

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