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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’s mask-optional policy effective Monday amid fluctuating COVID-19 positivity rate

February 28, 2022

Northwestern’s COVID-19 positivity rate decreased slightly last week after an overall upward trend during the past four weeks. After three weeks of mandated testing requirements for all undergraduate...

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COVID-19 positivity rate and case numbers continue to climb

February 13, 2022

Though Northwestern’s positive COVID-19 cases have declined since a spike at the start of the quarter, this week saw cases rise by almost 25% from last week. The campus positivity rate has stayed...

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Northwestern COVID-19 positivity rate holds steady while testing numbers decline

February 6, 2022

The campus positivity rate has stayed at about 2% since the University suspended testing requirements for all students two weeks ago. Now, only students not up-to-date on vaccination requirements must...

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Northwestern COVID-19 positivity rate rises after a week without required testing

January 30, 2022

While Northwestern positive COVID-19 cases have been declining since the first week of the quarter, the University’s positivity rate increased this week with fewer tests taken. The University did...

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Positive COVID-19 test numbers drop at Northwestern one-third from week prior

January 23, 2022

After a return to in-person instruction and activities, Northwestern’s COVID-19 positivity rate reached its lowest in the last month despite hitting record highs earlier in January. Out of about 11,500...

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