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KN-95 mask distributions continue throughout semester, masks available at Public Safety

KN-95 mask distributions continue throughout semester, masks available at Public Safety

Harry Stine, Contributing Writer February 18, 2022
KN-95 masks are available 24/7 at Public Safety with mask distributions happening throughout the semester around campus. Dates for mask distributions and locations will be sent to NMU emails.
COVID-19 cases are low at NMU at the beginning of the 2022 fall semester - graphic

Marquette area sees decrease in COVID cases, free KN95 masks for public

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor February 3, 2022
COVID cases in the area have decreased since last week and KN95 masks become available to the public for free through the Marquette County Health Department.
COVID on campus: how NMU is handling the omicron variant

COVID on campus: how NMU is handling the omicron variant

Dreyma Beronja, News Editor January 27, 2022
With the Winter 2022 semester kicking off and Omicron cases rising, NMU COVID taskforce explains how the campus is still running while keeping everyone safe.
Editorial—Omicron safety in a new semester

Editorial—Omicron safety in a new semester

North Wind Staff January 22, 2022
According to NMU’s Safe on Campus Dashboard, Winter 2022 COVID-19 cases are already going to pass the Fall 2021 total cases. We aren’t even two weeks in.
NEW MANDATES—As Omicron variant cases rise, NMU along with others across the U.S. are now switching to wear the safer mask choice of N95 or KN95 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. NMU is requiring anyone on campus to wear the N95 or KN95.

In-person classes: staying safe or taking a risk

Dreyma Beronja and Ayanna Allen, News Editor and Staff Writer January 19, 2022
With NMU pushing in-person classes back a week and now coming back to campus, students are left with mixed feelings on whether going back in person was the right move or not.
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