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Maryland to Commemorate Year Anniversary of 1st Confirmed COVID-19 Case Friday

March 4th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

Maryland will commemorate the one-year anniversary of the state’s first confirmed cases of COVID-19, on Friday, March 5, Gov. Larry Hogan announced. The governor will declare Friday a day of remembrance in honor of the more than 7,700 Marylanders who have lost their lives during the pandemic. A twilight ceremony will be held at the State House Friday evening, and in coordination with local leaders, buildings across the state will be lit up amber. "One year ago at this time, we could not have fathomed the toll that the pandemic would take on each and every one of us," Hogan said. "On Friday, we will pause as a state to remember all those we have lost, and express our gratitude to the healthcare heroes and frontline workers whose many sacrifices have saved lives and kept us safe." As of Wednesday, Maryland has reported 383,956 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Members of the public are encouraged to join the ceremony virtually via livestream.