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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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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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Evanston COVID-19 positivity rate takes a dip after one month on the rise

April 7, 2022

Evanston’s COVID-19 positivity rate declined to 0.93% this week after trending upward for the last three weeks, reaching under 1%. However, because the city also conducted more tests this week, it...

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City COVID-19 positivity rate rises, eligible individuals can receive a second booster shot

April 3, 2022

Since Evanston lifted its mask and vaccine mandate Feb. 28 and the omicron subvariant BA.2  became widespread, the city’s COVID-19 positivity rate has been steadily trending upward for three weeks.  It...

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NU transitions to “yellow” activity level as COVID-19 cases decline, new testing requirements announced

January 14, 2022

Campus activity level has moved to “yellow” after a decline in Northwestern’s positivity rate and 25% fewer reported positive tests than last week. Out of about 14,000 tests taken this week —...

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NU health professionals advise caution with Thanksgiving travel, gatherings

November 17, 2021

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many students are making arrangements for their return home.  But Health professionals advise caution, because amid the holiday spirit, COVID-19 cases are...

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