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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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Northwestern to discontinue COVID-19 asymptomatic testing in Winter Quarter

December 5, 2022

Northwestern will discontinue asymptomatic testing at its Evanston and Chicago campuses as of Winter Quarter, Vice President for Operations Luke Figora announced Thursday. Symptomatic testing will remain...

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Northwestern will no longer require masking in most public spaces

February 24, 2022

Northwestern will soon no longer require masking in most public spaces and non-classroom communal areas, including Norris University Center, libraries and residence halls, the University announced in a...

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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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Northwestern COVID-19 positivity rate sees a slight increase, otherwise remains steady

October 18, 2021

With roughly the same proportion of positive cases per reported group on campus, Northwestern saw a slight increase in the positivity rate. The University is heading into the first week of required...

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Northwestern requires staggered COVID-19 testing for all undergraduates

October 13, 2021

Northwestern is requiring all undergraduate students, regardless of vaccination status, to complete at least one COVID-19 test within the next three weeks, the University announced Wednesday. Students...

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