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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

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NU admin has no plans to implement further mitigation measures as omicron subvariant cases rise

April 21, 2022

After last week’s uptick in cases — reaching the second-highest reported positivity rate of the pandemic — Northwestern does not intend to make changes to testing or masking requirements, University...

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Pritzker: Pace, Metra, CTA mask mandates lifted

April 19, 2022

Patrons will no longer be required to wear masks on Illinois public transit following a Tuesday announcement from Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Masks will become optional at Illinois airports, Pritzker said,...

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News Quiz: COVID-19 cases, elections and TikTok

April 18, 2022
Try your hand at this week's news quiz to test your knowledge of Evanston and Northwestern headlines.
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NU COVID-19 positivity rate reaches second highest of the pandemic with limited testing, no mask mandate

April 15, 2022

Northwestern’s positivity rate reached the second highest reported throughout the pandemic at 5.91% in the absence of testing and masking requirements on campus. The highest positivity rate, 5.98%,...

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Evanston’s COVID-19 new positive cases more than double last week’s number as state no longer tracks positivity rate

April 14, 2022

Evanston reported an increase to 197 new positive cases this week — bringing the number to over two times greater than last week’s 95. This rise follows a relatively steady increase in positive...

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