COLUMBUS — Flags will be flown at half-staff across the state of Ohio through the holiday weekend to honor victims of COVID-19 and in honor of Memorial Day, according to an order issued by Governor Mike DeWine.
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DeWine’s order is in accordance with President Donald Trump’s order that was also issued this week to have U.S. flags flown at half-staff for coronavirus victims. This order is in effect Friday though sunset Sunday.
Both Ohio and U.S. will also remain lowered at half-staff all day Monday in honor of Memorial Day.
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