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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 drawing of a 10mL medicine vial and a vaccine needle set against COVID-19 molecules on a blue background.

Evanston COVID-19 positivity rate at 1.23%; 40 hospitalizations per day this month

October 1, 2021

Evanston reported 71 new confirmed COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, compared to 67 for the week prior, according to its vaccine dashboard. These cases join a total of 5,219 all-time confirmed positives...

Illustration of someone receiving a vaccine shot.

City to administer Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot for eligible individuals

September 28, 2021

Evanston will administer booster Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for eligible individuals following approval from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among other requirements for eligibility,...

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Northwestern’s COVID-19 on-campus requirements, activities: Explained

September 22, 2021

As Northwestern transitions back to a pre-pandemic campus experience, the University has implemented several public health policies in accordance with Illinois and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

A colorful graphic with a blue background and multiple illustrations of the actual COVID-19 virus around the screen depicted as green circles with red spikes. There are multiple vials of the COVID-19 vaccine in the graphic with a large vial at the center with a large needle at the center of the image in front of the largest vial.

Evanston reintroduces mask mandate, effective Aug. 27

August 24, 2021

Evanston has reinstated an indoor mask mandate across the city for all residents regardless of vaccination status, the city announced Tuesday.  The mandate, which will go into effect Friday, follows...

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Northwestern requires proof of vaccination by July 11, releases details on exemptions

June 7, 2021

Northwestern released a proof of vaccination form to track student compliance in a Monday email, also setting a July 11 deadline.  The message to the community, signed by Vice President for Operations...

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