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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


Animals at poultry farms and cattle farms, as well as waterfowl and even a harbor seal at the Lincoln Park Zoo, have contracted bird flu.

NU infectious disease experts say there is low risk of contracting bird flu, more surveillance is needed

February 17, 2025

There have been 68 human cases of bird flu — flu strain H5N1 —  in the U.S. since the beginning of 2024, mostly arising from contact with infected cattle and poultry. Infectious disease experts...

The IDPH endorsed the CDC’s recommendation to administer FDA-approved COVID-19 booster shots for all people ages six months and older.

IDPH supports CDC’s recommendation for new COVID-19 vaccines

September 20, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health recently endorsed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation to administer COVID-19 booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna approved by the...

Three people sit and talk on a stage.

Professors break down racial and LGBTQ+ health disparities in forum

November 2, 2022

Medill Prof. and Renberg Chair Steven Thrasher and City University of New York Professor Linda Villarosa discussed racial and LGBTQ+ inequalities in the U.S health system at the Renberg Forum event Tuesday. Moderated...

A monthly timeline on a blue face mask. Three green circular drawings of the virus that causes COVID-19 are around the mask.

Northwestern’s COVID-19 Timeline: A close look at how the pandemic impacted University life

April 3, 2022

Just over two years ago, classes went remote, most students went home and Northwestern’s campuses began to feel the effects of COVID-19. The Daily summarized major COVID-related developments as they...

A photo of Evanston Township High School’s exterior with red flowers in the foreground.

ETHS to offer mask choice for students and staff starting Feb. 28

February 23, 2022

Evanston Township High School District 202 will not mandate masks while indoors after Feb. 28, the district announced Tuesday.  Though ETHS still “highly recommends” wearing masks, administrators...

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