Tufts is prepared to house patients during the coronavirus outbreak, other colleges and universities should too
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The quickly expanding COVID-19 outbreak in the United States is soon expected to outstrip the capacity of our hospitals, as in Italy, where they have resorted to makeshift tents, hallways, and parking lots. When this happens, colleges and universities must take a leadership role in relieving this unprecedented stress on our health care system.
Originally published: March 18, 2020
Author: Anthony P. Monaco
Position: President
Institution: Tufts University
Published by: The Boston Globe