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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 COVID-19 positivity rate stays steady at 0.51%

October 10, 2021

Northwestern reported 28 positive tests out of 5,500 administered in the last week, half the number of tests taken the week prior. There were 51 positive tests the previous week, nearly double this...

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Schapiro optimistic about in-person Fall Quarter as Northwestern reports zero COVID-19 cases for first time this academic year

May 21, 2021

Northwestern reported no confirmed COVID-19 cases from May 14 to 20, marking the first week with no cases in the 2020-21 academic year. As a result, University President Morton Schapiro said he is confident...

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Northwestern reports record low positive COVID-19 cases in months as Illinois enters Bridge Phase

May 14, 2021

Northwestern’s COVID-19 Dashboard reported nine cumulative positive cases between May 7 to 13, marking the lowest number of recorded infections in months.   The University entered a campus activity...

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Northwestern may consider Wildcat Wellness extension, reports second-highest weekly COVID-19 cases yet

April 2, 2021

Northwestern reported 65 positive COVID-19 cases for undergraduates in the first week of Spring Quarter, according to the University’s COVID-19 Dashboard — the highest-ever reported for undergraduate...

Northwestern’s campus activity level is “Yellow” according to COVID-19 dashboard

Northwestern’s campus activity level is “Yellow” according to COVID-19 dashboard

October 28, 2020

Northwestern’s COVID-19 dashboard has been updated with a new framework that monitors the level of campus activity based on factors like positivity rates, growth in cases and testing availability. The...

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