From noon on April 30 through sunset on May 3, the Maryland flag is to fly at half-staff to remember more than 1,000 Marylanders who have lost their lives to COVID-19.
“Today, our state marks a solemn milestone—more than 1,000 Marylanders have lost their lives to COVID-19. I have ordered flags lowered to half-staff to commemorate their lives and to honor their memories. They will never be forgotten," Gov. Hogan said via a press release published to his website and social media accounts.
"...[T]he flag [will] remain lowered through the weekend as we celebrate the selfless and heroic efforts of our healthcare workers—the doctors, nurses, paramedics, and providers on the front lines who have been going on no sleep, not seeing their families, truly risking everything to care and provide for the sick and those in need. These men and women are as compassionate as they are fearless."
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