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‘Appalled’ by O’Hare scene: ‘This is not poor planning. This is no planning’
March 15, 2020
A Northwestern University infectious disease expert said he was “appalled” Saturday night when he saw chaotic pictures from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport as employees scrambled to screen travelers returning from Europe in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
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First case of COVID-19 confirmed at Northwestern
March 13, 2020
Update on COVID-19 response at Northwestern University
COVID-19: Northwestern University arts programming cancellations
March 13, 2020
To ensure the health and safety of the Northwestern University community and its valued patrons in response to the growing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the following arts programs have been cancelled:
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Religious studies expert available on decision to call off mass in response to COVID-19
March 13, 2020
Religious studies professor Cristina Traina is available to comment on the Catholic Church’s response to COVID-19.
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Webinar: Northwestern anthropologist Adia Benton to discuss coronavirus response in the U.S., globally
March 13, 2020
Anthropologist Adia Benton will discuss topics central to the COVID-19 response in the U.S. and globally in a webinar scheduled for noon, Tuesday, March 17.
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Rep. Lipinski and local healthcare experts hold telephone town hall on the coronavirus
March 13, 2020
Congressman Lipinski is holding a telephone town hall with local healthcare experts to provide an update on the COVID-19pandemic and answer questions from constituents.
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Coronavirus: Mortality fears; working remotely; and leadership response in a crisis
March 12, 2020
Coronavirus: Mortality fears; working remotely; and leadership response in a crisis
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Coping with isolation during coronavirus
March 12, 2020
As social distancing and self-quarantine become more common to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Northwestern Medicine experts explain why isolation affects your mood and offer strategies to cope.
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Wireless, skin-mounted sensors monitor babies, pregnant women in the developing world
March 11, 2020
Researchers have developed a new wireless, battery-charged, affordable monitoring system for newborn babies to provide clinical-grade care in nearly any setting.
U.S.-Israel consortium launches $21.4 million initiative to develop water-energy technologies
March 11, 2020
Northwestern University and BGN Technologies in Israel will lead a new consortium dedicated to the development of new technologies to solve global water challenges.