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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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As COVID-19 cases rise, the city recommends boosters shots. Here’s what you need to know about how to receive one.

December 23, 2021

Evanston reported 161 COVID-19 cases last Friday, the highest number of cases in a day since pandemic began in March 2020, according to a Monday news release.  The city averaged about 94 cases per...

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Northwestern goes remote for first two weeks of January

December 20, 2021

Classes and co-curricular activities will be held virtually for the first two weeks of Winter Quarter, Northwestern announced Monday along with several new COVID-19 precautions. Wildcat Wellness, a...

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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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Northwestern announces winter COVID-19 entrance testing requirements

December 10, 2021

Northwestern announced Friday COVID-19 testing protocols — including at-home testing and return to campus requirements — for the upcoming quarter.  The day before returning to campus or starting...

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