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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


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The Daily Explains: What to expect if you test positive for COVID-19

February 23, 2022

Disclaimer: Circumstances may change on a case by case basis. The following is a general guide.  COVID-19 positivity on campus increased by 67% this past week, marking the second week of rising cases...

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Northwestern students discuss the possibility of mask mandate’s end

February 21, 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...

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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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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...

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