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“We’re in a very different situation than the one we were in at this time last year,” said David Madigan, healthcare statistician and Northeastern Provost. “We are now in a mode of living with COVID-19 rather than trying to hide.” Screenshot by Northeastern University

COVID-19 and the new normal: What do cases mean in a vaccinated community?

Across the world, we’ve seen COVID-19 cases go up again due to the Delta variant. And some of those infections have been breakthrough cases in which fully vaccinated people test positive for COVID-19. But is it all bad news? We spoke with healthcare statistician and Northeastern Provost, David Madigan to make sense of the often confusing COVID-19 data, and to explain what is worth paying attention to as we learn to live with COVID. “You want to avoid getting it, but we can’t put our lives on hold,” he says.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki September 2, 2021

Here’s how Northeastern is keeping an eye on possible COVID-19 variants on campus

When the Northeastern community returns to weekly surveillance COVID-19 testing in the fall for everyone, regardless of vaccination status, the COVID-19 wellness team won’t just be monitoring positive or negative cases. They’ll also be keeping track of which variants of the virus are popping up in our community—and they’ll know quickly which ones are responsible.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki August 10, 2021

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Looking for something to do in August?

Increase learning comprehension. Explore the basics of Python. Go on a virtual scavenger hunt of Northeastern. These events and many more await you in August.

by Ian Thomsen August 1, 2021

Khushal Safi, associate director of public safety and security at Northeastern, studies a map in the university’s Emergency Operations Center that shows the locations of students, faculty, and staff across the globe—as well as potential safety risks they might face. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University

Better call Khushal, the man who provides vital intel for Northeastern's global network

Khushal Safi, who heads the international safety office at Northeastern, ensures that students, faculty, and staff who are planning to travel understand the risks associated with their destinations. Safi is not there to keep them from traveling where there’s risk; his job is to make sure that they can do what they set out to do by preparing for potential disruptions, and by leading the response when situations arise.

by David Filipov - contributor July 29, 2021

Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Looking for a good book for summer? Try these recommendations.

Want to curl up with a good book and let the world fade away around you? Here are some suggestions from Northeastern students, faculty, and staff.

by Eunice Esomonu and Eva Botkin-Kowacki July 28, 2021

How vaccinated people can make sense of the rise in breakthrough COVID-19 infections

Vaccinated people are getting infected by the coronavirus. That doesn’t mean the vaccines aren’t working, says Sehyo Yune, MD, director of the COVID-19 Wellness team at Northeastern. Getting vaccinated is the best thing you can do to keep yourself from getting really sick even if you get infected. Here’s what you need to know about the current rise in COVID-19 cases.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki July 26, 2021

Northeastern announces COVID-19 testing requirements for Fall 2021

Students, faculty, staff and contract employees on Northeastern University campuses will be required to be tested for the coronavirus once a week as the Fall 2021 term begins. The testing requirement is part of Northeastern’s plan to maintain a safe campus environment as the normal fall semester kicks off.

by Eva Botkin-Kowacki July 13, 2021

Two students meet on campus at Northeastern.

These July events will enrich your summer

Invest in mental health awareness. Enjoy the barbecue. Improve your writing for the academic job market. Here is a list of events to see you through the dog days of summer.

by Ian Thomsen June 30, 2021

A members of the Northeastern community walk through campus. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Revisit June 2021 in photos–from Juneteenth to Pride and more

While flora bloomed and the pace slowed just a little, June was full of activity and academic pursuits, both on Northeastern’s campuses and beyond. There was a festive Juneteenth celebration and displays of Pride in Boston, including in the Cabot Testing Center. And Cooper, a new campus community resource dog, is growing up and ready to matriculate this fall. See all this and more through the lenses of Northeastern’s award-winning photographers.

by Matthew Modoono, Alyssa Stone and Ruby Wallau June 29, 2021

Cooper the campus pup is growing up

The golden retriever puppy has graduated from living with a foster mom. Cooper recently moved in with Northeastern University police officer Joe Mathews to continue his training and bond with his handler.

by Hillary Chabot June 29, 2021

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