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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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Cook County Health to open COVID-19 vaccination sites in Forest Park, Matteson, Des Plaines

January 17, 2022

With COVID-19 cases surging in Illinois and the addition of vaccine mandates in cities like Evanston, Cook County Health is opening three new vaccination sites this week.  These sites will offer initial...

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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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NU to start in-person instruction Jan. 18 after record number of COVID-19 cases

January 11, 2022

While about 10% of Northwestern undergraduate students have tested positive for COVID-19 since December, the University still feels prepared to resume in-person classes and activities Jan. 18, Vice President...

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The Daily Explains: Interpreting COVID-19 test results at Northwestern

January 11, 2022

Interpreting COVID-19 tests requires more nuance than reading a red-colored strip on an antigen test. The Daily examined what factors to consider when interpreting results and spoke with Northwestern health...

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NU clarifies Quarantine & Isolation Housing roommate assignments policy

January 9, 2022

Only students in isolation — defined as those who have tested positive for COVID-19 — will potentially be assigned a roommate, the University clarified in an email to The Daily.  Regardless of...

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