RICHMOND, Va. โ Itโs been over a year since COVID-19 was first found in Virginia, and nearly 10,000 residents have died from the virus so far.
The first positive coronavirus case was confirmed on March 7, 2020, while the first death was recorded on March 14, 2021.
Ralph Northam issued a proclamation on Friday declaring March 14, 2021, as a day of prayer and remembrance to honor the Virginians who have lost their lives to COVID-19.
โMore than 9,900 of our fellow Virginians have lost their lives to this disease, leaving behind families, friends, colleagues, and neighbors of all races, religions, and backgrounds.
AdโAs we mourn, the First Lady and I are calling all Virginians to join us in prayer and remembrance of those who have been lost on Sunday,โ Northam continued.