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Flag Lowering in Memory of 500,000 Americans Lost to COVID-19

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Monday, February 22, 2021


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President Biden ordered flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on February 26, 2021 in memory of the more than 500,000 Americans who have died from COVID-19.

In concurrence with the President’s order, Governor Carney has ordered both the U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on February 26, 2021, and issued the following statement:

“More than 500,000 Americans have lost their lives to COVID-19. It’s a staggering number that includes 1,368 Delawareans. Each one was a precious life. Each had family and friends. It’s important to remember and honor those lives lost.”

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Flag Lowering in Memory of 500,000 Americans Lost to COVID-19

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Monday, February 22, 2021


Delaware Flag Status - half staff

President Biden ordered flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on February 26, 2021 in memory of the more than 500,000 Americans who have died from COVID-19.

In concurrence with the President’s order, Governor Carney has ordered both the U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on February 26, 2021, and issued the following statement:

“More than 500,000 Americans have lost their lives to COVID-19. It’s a staggering number that includes 1,368 Delawareans. Each one was a precious life. Each had family and friends. It’s important to remember and honor those lives lost.”

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