Face Masks Pose a Health Risk to Animals
Monday, November 23rd, 2020
Veterinarians warn pet owners to keep dogs away from masks—and urge all to properly dispose of used face coverings
domestic animals and covid-19
Biosecurity Must Include Measures for Epidemic Disease
Friday, May 15th, 2020
Professor Sam Telford says the U.S. was caught unprepared to fight COVID-19—and asks how we will learn from this experience and invest differently going forward.
What Is Behind COVID-19 Spillover Events?
Friday, May 15th, 2020
Professor Jonathan Runstadler discusses his lab’s work to investigate genetic mutations and other factors that enable the SARS-CoV-2 virus to jump species.
Social distancing should include pets too, new CDC guidelines say
Friday, May 1st, 2020
Postdoctoral scholar Kaitlin Sawatzki talked to Boston Herald about CDC guidelines that recommend social distancing measures for pets
How does COVID-19 affect dogs, cats, and other animals? Tufts researchers want your help finding the answer
Thursday, April 23rd, 2020
How does COVID-19 affect dogs, cats, and other animals? Cummings School Professor Jonathan Runstadler talked to 7News – WHDH Boston about how pet and livestock owners can help Tufts researchers find the answer
Two New York cats test positive for coronavirus. Here’s what you need to know about the virus and animals.
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020
After two pet cats in New York tested positive for coronavirus, Professor Jonathan Runstadler talked to The Washington Post about what is known about the virus and animals—and his lab’s research to learn more
