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COVID-19 PHE Status

May 11, 2023, marked the end of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration.

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Learn more about how Northwestern has incorporated its remaining COVID-19 protocols and resources in the institution’s broader health infrastructure.

For Students

It remains important for all students to stay home if they feel unwell and isolate according to CDC guidelines if they test positive for COVID-19.
University Health Services in Evanston and Chicago continue to assist students who need clinical treatment, letters for instructors, or documentation for requesting a short-term disability accommodation.
Clinical programs that continue to require COVID-19 vaccination have incorporated COVID-19 reporting into their Student Immunization Forms.

For Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff who are sick should stay home and address COVID-19 with their medical provider and supervisor as they would other illnesses that require the use of sick days.
All instructors are asked to review the syllabus statements and follow the instructions for including the statements provided on course syllabi.
Information about how units can implement various workplace strategies—including remote work—can be found on the HR website.

The health and safety of our community continues to be paramount, and we encourage all University community members to take precautions against COVID-19 and other illnesses.

With the overwhelming majority of the campus community currently vaccinated, Northwestern strongly encourages all who qualify for vaccinations and boosters to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance.