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Positivity Rate
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Current Activity Level: Green
Increases in in-person activity due to low testing positivity and favorable local trends.
1.09%
55
New Positives
last 7 days (11/26-12/2)
last 7 days (11/26-12/2)
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Northwestern is in-person for Fall 2021
The University's key protocols have been updated to align with local health guidance.
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Latest Developments
Announcement
Monitoring the new COVID-19 variant and general COVID-19 reminders
November 30, 2021
While we wait to learn more about the Omicron variant and how it might affect our communities, we would like to share a few timely reminders.
New Messages
COVID-19 health guidelines through Thanksgiving and Winter Recess
November 18, 2021
More than 98% of us are fully vaccinated. Thank you for your commitment to the health and safety of your fellow students and colleagues as we share our plan through the rest of this year and into 2022.
Important COVID actions required for undergraduate students
September 26, 2021
Given the importance of ensuring our campus remains healthy, we will institute additional testing this week for our undergraduate student community.