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U.S., State Flags to Be Lowered for COVID-19 Victims

Following proclamations from President Joe Biden and Gov. Pete Ricketts, all flags will be flown at half staff through Friday, Feb. 26.

The U.S. flag at half staff from the campanille.

On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, in accordance with a proclamation from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the coronavirus pandemic.

Flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on Friday, Feb. 26.

The full proclamation can be read here.

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