Mar 07, 2021

Governor Kelly proclaims March 7 COVID Memorial Day

Posted Mar 07, 2021 3:02 PM
Governor Laura Kelly signed the proclamation to honor 4812 in Kansas who have died from the virus-photo courtesy governor's office.
Governor Laura Kelly signed the proclamation to honor 4812 in Kansas who have died from the virus-photo courtesy governor's office.

TOPEKA â€“ Today, Governor Kelly proclaimed March 7, 2021, the one-year anniversary of the first recorded case of COVID-19 in Kansas, as COVID Memorial Day to honor those that have died due to COVID-19.

“Today, a year after the first recorded COVID case in Kansas, we honor the memories of those we have lost and recognize the frontline workers who have battled this virus over the last year,” said Governor Laura Kelly.

Click here to view the  proclamation.