By Zeke Torres
May 28, 2021 | 12:38 AM
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) On time and at Fairbanks Park; people, vendors, and rides all celebrated opening night of the Banks of the Wabash Festival. It marks one of the biggest events held in Terre Haute since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last year, the event was delayed and then replace because of Coronavirus.
With no masks or capacity limits required, this may be the first sign of a normal summer.
General Manger of Luehrs Ideal Rides, Andrew Schoendienst, said it’s the company’s return to festivals after months of cancellations.
“This is one of our first larger events we’re coming out to this year. Coming out of this past year, it feels wonderful. We’re kicking off summer in Terre Haute. We’ve done this for over 40 years here,” Schoendienst said.
Across the nation, millions of Americans are skipping their second COVID-19 vaccination dose.
Posted: May 4, 2021 12:48 AM
Updated: May 6, 2021 2:33 PM
Posted By: Hannah Follman
Across the nation, millions of Americans are skipping their second COVID-19 vaccination dose. According to a report by the CDC and the New York Times, more than 5 million people have missed their second doses.
Ashlee Stewart is with the Vigo County Health Department. She says one of the main reasons this is happening is because some people are fearful of the side effects that some people experience with the second vaccination. It is more likely for you to have a reaction (with the second dose), she said. It makes you reluctant to get it, especially when people are talking about it like Oh, the second dose made me so sick.