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

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COVID-19

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Northwestern COVID-19 positivity rate holds steady while testing numbers decline

February 6, 2022

The campus positivity rate has stayed at about 2% since the University suspended testing requirements for all students two weeks ago. Now, only students not up-to-date on vaccination requirements must...

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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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ASG votes in favor of reimplementing weekly COVID-19 testing requirement

February 3, 2022

Associated Student Government voted Wednesday night to reimplement the weekly testing requirement for all students. The legislation was introduced by Quest+ senator and Communication junior Jo Scaletty....

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Some NU students say COVID-19 quarantine and isolation protocol is unclear

February 3, 2022

When Weinberg junior Michelle Um tested positive for COVID-19 two days after Winter Break, she had to isolate in her off-campus residence with roommates who were negative for the duration of her illness.  Off-campus...

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