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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


Contagious respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, influenza and RSV spread throughout the United States in December.

Chicago area hospitals maintain mask mandates amid spread of respiratory illnesses

January 23, 2024

As contagious respiratory illnesses — particularly COVID-19, influenza and RSV — began spreading this winter season, several healthcare facilities in Evanston and the Chicago area reinstated their...

Two boxes of Abbott tests stacked on top of each other, with an active test propped against them. The test is white and the test boxes are black and blue.

Winter spread of COVID-19, RSV and flu hit Evanston and surrounding communities

January 22, 2023

COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus and the flu are heavily impacting Evanston medical systems this winter.  COVID-19 hospitalizations at the NorthShore University HealthSystem’s Evanston Hospital...

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