KXLY: WSU survey finds bond between humans and dogs strengthened by COVID-19
Researchers from Washington State University say COVID-19 is bringing people together with their four-legged friends “like never before.”
Researchers from Washington State University say COVID-19 is bringing people together with their four-legged friends “like never before.”
“At the new medical school branch, students will learn in and from the local community alongside other health professionals,” Dr. Suzanne Brandenburg, professor of medicine at the School of Medicine on CU’s Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, said in a statement.
Colorado State University (CSU) said it will begin testing health care workers and nursing home residents who aren't showing COVID-19 symptoms by September. In a partnership with CDPHE, CSU said it will begin conducting COVID-19 surveillance testing of workers and residents in up to 30 skilled nursing facilities.
Nursing home residents and workers account for about one-third of all coronavirus deaths in the U.S., as The New York Times reported last week. Testing every resident and worker could help slow the spread in nursing homes – but it's expensive.
Scientists from Colorado State University will test for coronavirus in workers and residents at up to 30 skilled nursing facilities across Colorado, the state health department announced Wednesday.
VIDEO: Dr. Rebecca Ruch-Gallie, a veterinarian with Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, joined CBSN Denver to discuss the concerns of anxiety among animals. She said it’s possible for pets to develop separation anxiety as their humans head back to work.
The state is providing $4.2 million to Colorado State University to pay for testing kits and the costs of processing them. CSU will test about 30 small to medium-sized facilities, while the state will handle the other homes, said Dr. Nicole Ehrhart, director of the university’s Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging.
The tests will be processed at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at CSU. The lab joins the growing national trend of animal health laboratories helping test for COVID-19 in people.
She was brought in by Colorado State University veterinary school, and Dr. Michael Lappin put me together with Skye, and she's just amazing.
Mathiason has an amazing talent for creating communities to work together for a common goal. For example, she has an interest in bringing other voices to scientific communication and leadership.