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COVID-19 Policies

All clinical faculty, staff, and students who provide patient-facing care must be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Tufts strongly encourages all community members to stay up-to-date on vaccination boosters.
Masks must be worn in health care settings, including designated spaces at the School of Dental Medicine.

See the university's COVID-19 guidance

Did You Know?

The Tufts Mindfulness and Well-Being Collaborative promotes resilience and stress reduction among students, faculty, and staff.
Tufts community members get the Tufts Health and Nutrition Letter for free.
The University Chaplaincy and Tufts' eight identity centers offer safe, inclusive spaces, welcoming community, and support for all students, faculty, and staff.

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Community Impact

Tufts invests in our neighbors' health through free care, cooking classes, animal therapy, and more.
Our health sciences researchers innovate to prevent the next pandemic, eliminate inequity, inspire discovery, and revolutionize education.
Tufts led higher education’s response to COVID-19.

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Student Health Employee Health Vaccination Policies COVID-19 Guidance

Latest Updates

New Occupational Health Portal:

Employees and managers can access checklists, reminders, and a consolidated system of record through the Occupational Health Portal, making it easy to stay on top of health record and compliance requirements.

Updated Isolation and Exposure Guidance:

Tufts University continues to follow U.S. CDC and MA DPH guidelines on COVID-19. Please be sure you are up to date on the latest guidance on Tufts' policies and guidance (updated August 2024).

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends on May 11:

Tufts continues to require masking in health care settings and vaccinations for all patient-facing students, faculty, and staff. Review current COVID-19 guidance

Symptomatic COVID-19 Testing:

Students can contact the health center on their campus to schedule an appointment for evaluation and testing. Staff and faculty can get symptomatic testing on all campuses through Occupational Health Services (OHS).

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Tips for Safe and Healthy Summer Cookouts

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