Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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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

A hand holds a hospital needle.

What we know about the Omicron variant so far, and how you can stay safe and COVID-19-aware during the holidays

December 1, 2021

The World Health Organization designated the highly infectious Omicron COVID-19 variant to be a cause for concern Friday.  As gatherings start to ramp up for the holiday season, local doctors and scientists...

Three physicians at a vaccination site. The left one is wearing a green shirt and holding several vaccine needles, the middle one is wearing a black shirt and is also holding a needle. The right one is wearing a green shirt and taking the picture.

Illinois medical professionals address COVID-19 vaccine inequity, withstand infodemic

April 15, 2021

As COVID-19 has spread across the nation, the distribution of misinformation has matched its virality. Some experts say the world is facing a second pandemic: an “infodemic.” To reduce the impacts...

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Laura Zimmermann