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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


COVID-19 at Northwestern

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Northwestern students discuss the possibility of mask mandate’s end

February 22, 2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently announced a possible end to the statewide mask mandate on Feb. 28, leaving the door open for Northwestern to lift its mandate as well. The Illinois Department of Public Health...

A COVID-19 rapid test, hand sanitizer bottle and masks sit on an orange couch.

COVID-19 cases rise at Northwestern for second week

February 20, 2022

The number of positive COVID-19 cases on Northwestern’s campus increased by 67% this week, the second week in a row of rising cases. The campus positivity rate rose to 4.35% from last week’s 2.78%...

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NU gives heightened COVID-19 case positivity warnings to specific dorm floors

February 20, 2022

Northwestern Student Affairs sent COVID-19 notices to students in some residence halls last week about heightened positivity rates on certain floors.  Three residence halls received these emails, according...

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NU religious organizations make alterations to combat omicron variant

February 16, 2022

With the rise of the omicron variant, some Northwestern religious organizations have implemented policies to reduce the spread and ensure safety of its members. OM at NU, a Hindu-centered religious...

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COVID-19 positivity rate and case numbers continue to climb

February 13, 2022

Though Northwestern’s positive COVID-19 cases have declined since a spike at the start of the quarter, this week saw cases rise by almost 25% from last week. The campus positivity rate has stayed...

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