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The Daily Northwestern

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 COVID-19 cases this week comprise almost 10% of all-time cases in the city

January 14, 2022

Evanston saw a one-third increase in new COVID-19 cases this week compared to last, accounting for almost 10% of total confirmed cases in the city since March 2020. In the last seven days, the city...

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City COVID-19 positivity rate declines, new positive cases on the rise

January 6, 2022

While Evanston saw more total cases this week compared to last week, the average COVID-19 positivity rate per day over the last seven days is declining. In the last seven days, the city saw 663 new...

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Evanston issues vaccination mandate

December 30, 2021

Starting Jan. 10, patrons of dining, fitness or entertainment venues in Evanston will need proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter. Those five years and older will need to show a Center for Disease Control...

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Northwestern announces COVID-19 booster shot requirement

December 20, 2021

Northwestern announced Monday it will require students, faculty and staff to receive a COVID-19 vaccination booster shot. The announcement comes as the University's COVID-19 case count is at an all-time...

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Northwestern reports 205 COVID-19 cases this week

December 17, 2021

Northwestern’s COVID-19 positivity rate more than doubled for the second week in a row as many undergraduates departed Evanston for Winter Break. Out of 3,426 tests taken this week, 205 came back...

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