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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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NU profs create their own contact tracing systems to ensure COVID-19 safety in the classroom

February 10, 2022

Some Northwestern professors have created their own contact tracing systems to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their classrooms amid unclear University guidelines. NU’s current contact tracing protocol...

Students share reflections on COVID-19 exposure

November 27, 2020

Everyone’s experience with COVID-19 is unique. In this video, four students who had to either quarantine or self-isolate in Evanston this past month share personal stories of the experience and their...

Students say the problem is not about the University’s testing capacity, but rather, its inability to effectively communicate to students

Northwestern’s contact tracing system falls through the cracks

September 27, 2020

Curtis DeBisschop only found out he tested positive for COVID-19 through the city of Evanston’s online portal. The SESP senior got tested at the Donald P. Jacobs Center on Northwestern’s Evanston...

A sign posted by the Lakefill. Northwestern expects community members arriving back on campus to observe CDC guidelines for social distancing.

University provides updates on COVID-19 testing, contact tracing and safety provisions for Fall Quarter

July 9, 2020

Interim Provost Kathleen Hagerty sent an email to the Northwestern community Thursday evening outlining health and safety protocols for the fall. Students, faculty and staff will be expected to complete...

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