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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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The Daily Explains: Navigating COVID-19, monkeypox and the flu this season

October 4, 2022

Wintertime may look bleak in Chicago, but your health and wellness don’t have to be. The public health landscape can often seem daunting, but The Daily is here to break down the three prevalent viruses...

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Evanston encourages new bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine after CDC authorization

September 9, 2022

Evanston’s updated COVID-19 vaccination recommendations encourage individuals ages 12 and older to receive the new bivalent booster targeted toward omicron variant in accordance with the Centers for...

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Evanston refers residents to local pharmacies, health care providers for pediatric COVID-19 vaccines after CDC expands eligibility

June 26, 2022

After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines to children older than six months, Evanston recommended ways to get vaccinated in a Thursday newsletter. Children...

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City COVID-19 positivity rate reaches below 1%, free KN95 distribution to take place next week

February 18, 2022

The city’s COVID-19 positivity rate dropped below 1% this week as the number of positive cases also fell.  The seven-day moving average positivity rate saw a more rapid decline this week, reaching...

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COVID-19 case numbers continue to rapidly decline, Cook County Health offers $100 incentive for vaccinations

February 10, 2022

Confirmed COVID-19 case numbers in Evanston have continued to decline with the city reporting a 35% reduction in positive cases from last week. The city reported 184 new positive cases in the last seven...

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