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Baby formula shortages are causing mothers to scramble to find supplies at their local grocery stores. One mother says shes had to travel far and wide to stock up.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - With Valentines Day right around the corner, folks are looking to do some shopping for that special someone.

The pandemic has had an adverse effect on the number of children receiving required and recommended immunizations.

The pandemic has had an adverse effect on the number of children receiving required and recommended immunizations.

1 in 500 Americans have now died from COVID-19.

Unlike Illinois, Indiana has not yet mandated masks for schools.

Local committee is encouraging people to get vaccinated through the use of social media The Vigo County Health Department is encouraging people, especially teens, to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. They are spreading the importance through the use of videos and posts on social media platforms. Posted: Aug 3, 2021 6:30 PM Posted By: Chloe Marklay TERRE HAUTE. Ind. (WTHI)- Health experts are pushing for people to get vaccinated if they havent already done so. With only about 43% of Vigo Count...

By Zeke Torres Aug 3, 2021 | 6:59 PM TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — With the beginning of fall semester just a few weeks away, many universities are announcing their back to school guidelines. Today was day one of Indiana State University’s new mask mandate. Face coverings are required inside of all indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status. In a press release, the school’s president, Deborah Curtis, said the mandate is in accordance with recommendations by both the CDC an...

Mask mandates not here yet, but could be back in the near future New CDC guidance recommends wearing a mask indoors, so to go into some of your favorite local businesses, you may soon need one. Posted: Jul 28, 2021 6:20 PM Updated: Jul 28, 2021 6:22 PM Posted By: Blake Dollier TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - New CDC guidance recommends wearing a mask indoors, so to go into some of your favorite local businesses, you may soon need one. A new normal? Or the old new normal? The Centers for Disease Co...

By Syndicated Content Jul 28, 2021 | 7:29 PM TERRE HAUTE/KNOX CO. Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — After the release of new CDC guidelines and new variants of COVID-19 being detected locally, health officials are reviewing mitigation strategies in the Wabash Valley. Per the CDC, masks should be worn indoors where there are high virus transmission rates, even if someone is fully vaccinated. Both Knox and Vigo County have seen an increase in COVID-19 positivity rates and hospitalizations. While neith...