1 additional student tests positive for COVID-19

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A gloved hand holds a COVID-19 nasal swab test. While the IDPH still recommends that everyone get vaccinated and boosted, the IDPH has begun the use of a COVID-19 treatment drug.

By Northern Star Staff
October 20, 2021

DeKALB — NIU announced Wednesday that one additional student and no employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, and one student has recovered, according to the Campus COVID-19 Dashboard. As of  Wednesday, seven students and no employees are currently COVID-19 positive.

The dashboard’s cumulative testing statistics show a total of 176 Huskies that have tested positive for COVID-19, and 169 have recovered since the semester began Aug. 23.

What to do if you test positive

Faculty, staff and students are to complete the COVID-19 Checklist if diagnosed with COVID-19, have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19.