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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


A COVID-19 rapid test kit box sits on a purple background. A dropper, two tests and two fluids are in the foreground.

Biden administration offers eight free, at-home COVID-19 tests

May 17, 2022

The Biden administration will re-open its website for families to order eight more free at-home COVID-19 tests, it announced Tuesday. As COVID-19 cases rise due to the spread of omicron subvariants,...

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Northwestern’s COVID-19 Timeline: A close look at how the pandemic impacted University life

April 3, 2022

Just over two years ago, classes went remote, most students went home and Northwestern’s campuses began to feel the effects of COVID-19. The Daily summarized major COVID-related developments as they...

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ETHS moves to remote learning to assess impact of omicron variant

December 17, 2021

Evanston Township High School has transitioned to e-learning until the end of Winter Break, Superintendent Eric Witherspoon announced Thursday. Evanston saw 311 positive cases between Dec. 10 and 16,...

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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...

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Northwestern announces testing requirement following winter break

November 30, 2021

All Northwestern students will be required to complete an in-person COVID-19 test during the first week of Winter Quarter classes, the University announced Tuesday. As students return from winter break,...

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