GoLocalProv | News | Gov. McKee Orders Rhode Island Flags Lowered in Respect for 1 Million COVID Deaths in US

Thursday, Could 12, 2022

GoLocalProv Information Staff

In accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Governor Dan McKee has directed U.S. and Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff in any respect state services and buildings.

The flags will stay at half-staff till sundown on Could 16, 2022 in reminiscence of the 1 million American lives misplaced to COVID-19 and the family members left behind.

“As we speak, we pause to mirror on a tragic milestone — 1 million American lives have been misplaced to COVID-19. Susan and I are preserving everybody who has misplaced a liked one to this virus in our hearts. COVID-19 has challenged us in so some ways, however the American folks and the folks of Rhode Island have proven nice compassion and immense resilience, collectively. As we honor the reminiscence of these we’ve misplaced, allow us to recommit to defending ourselves and people round us by getting vaccinated and boosted.”
McKee additionally asks Rhode Islanders to decrease their flags as an indication of respect.
 

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