Flags At Half-Staff In Remembrance Of Those Killed By COVID-19

Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags flown at half-staff in remembrance of the more than 500,000 Americans who have died due to COVID-19, including nearly 17,000 Ohioans.

All United States and State of Ohio flags on public buildings and grounds will be flown at half-staff until sunset on Friday.

This order was issued on Tuesday in accordance with the order issued by the President of the United States.

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(the picture above is the flag outside the Hancock County Courthouse)