After 1 Million COVID Deaths Nationally, CT Flags To Be Lowered

The nation reached a grim milestone today, with the death toll due to the COVID pandemic officially eclipsing 1 million since its impact more than two years ago.

As a result, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont today said he is directing U.S. and state flags in the state to be at half-staff starting today until sunset on Monday, May 16.

This, he said, is being done in accordance with a proclamation from President Joe Biden in which he ordered flags nationwide be lowered to mark the solemn occasion.

Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time, Lamont said in a statement today.

“Today, our country marks a heartbreaking milestone – one million American lives lost to COVID-19,” Lamont said. “To everyone who lost a loved one – whether it be a mother, father, sibling, child, grandparent, friend, neighbor or other loved one – I offer my deepest condolences and pray for each of them. I urge everyone to remain vigilant against this disease. Use the many tools that are widely available across our state to fight this virus. Get vaccinated, get boosted. Every day, we are reminded that we are all in this together and, like any large family, we must look out and care for one another.”

In Connecticut, the total pandemic death toll is listed by state officials at 10,883 as of Thursday afternoon, when the weekly death statistics are updated by the state. That figure was 25 deaths more than a week ago.

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