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The Daily Northwestern

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 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...

Several students waiting in line at a tan building labeled “Donald P. Jacobs Center.” Some students wait on the sidewalk next to the red light waiting to cross the street.

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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Northwestern reports 51 positive COVID-19 tests, down by 30 from week one

October 3, 2021

The amount of positive COVID-19 cases at Northwestern is down compared to the start of school. NU charted 51 positive tests last week, bringing the positivity rate to 0.50%. That’s 30 fewer positive...

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