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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 in Evanston

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City COVID-19 positivity rate reaches below 1%, free KN95 distribution to take place next week

February 18, 2022

The city’s COVID-19 positivity rate dropped below 1% this week as the number of positive cases also fell.  The seven-day moving average positivity rate saw a more rapid decline this week, reaching...

The window looking into Habibi In displays an open sign, vaccination requirements and a “Hiring Now” advertisement. Through the window, there are many tables, a large menu and a man sitting to the right side.

Habibi In perseveres in mission to serve traditional Middle Eastern cuisine to Evanston

February 9, 2022

Mahmoud Sabla, owner of Habibi In Mediterranean Grill, opened his restaurant over two years ago to bring a hint of his Palestinian culture to Evanston.  While Sabla said the journey has not been easy,...

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Evanston to offer 5 free KN95s at EPL, senior center

February 4, 2022

Evanston is providing five, free KN95 masks to each Evanston household on Tuesday. The federal government announced Jan. 19 that it will make 400 million N95 respirator masks publicly available at no...

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COVID-19 case numbers rapidly declining, FDA to discuss vaccinations for children under 5

February 4, 2022

Confirmed COVID-19 case numbers in Evanston have been rapidly declining with a 41% reduction from last week. The city reported 281 new positive cases in the last seven days compared to last week’s...

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Evanston COVID-19 positive cases sees 35% reduction from last week

January 28, 2022

Evanston saw a decline in its COVID-19 seven-day moving average positivity rate, as positive cases this week were 65% of last week’s total. The city reported 477 COVID-19 positive cases in the last...

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COVID-19 in Evanston