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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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SHIELD Illinois provides free COVID-19 PCR tests in Evanston

January 27, 2022

New community testing centers are beginning to open in Illinois through a program known as SHIELD Illinois.  Through a partnership between the Illinois Department of Public Health and the University...

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Evanston COVID-19 positivity rate sees almost 2 percentage point reduction

January 21, 2022

Evanston saw an almost two percentage point decrease in its seven-day moving average positivity rate this week compared to last. The average seven-day positivity rate among residents decreased to 4.16%...

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How to order 4 free, at-home COVID-19 tests for your household

January 19, 2022

The federal government launched an order form Tuesday for each household to obtain four free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. The Biden administration purchased 500 million at-home COVID-19 test kits....

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Cook County Health to open COVID-19 vaccination sites in Forest Park, Matteson, Des Plaines

January 17, 2022

With COVID-19 cases surging in Illinois and the addition of vaccine mandates in cities like Evanston, Cook County Health is opening three new vaccination sites this week.  These sites will offer initial...

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Evanston COVID-19 cases this week comprise almost 10% of all-time cases in the city

January 14, 2022

Evanston saw a one-third increase in new COVID-19 cases this week compared to last, accounting for almost 10% of total confirmed cases in the city since March 2020. In the last seven days, the city...

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