Maplewood, South Orange To Remember Victims Of COVID-19 Tuesday

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Tuesday evening, Maplewood will join communities throughout the country in the National Tribute to COVID-19 victims.

"At 5:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, Jan. 19)," according to an email sent out Tuesday, "the communities of South Orange and Maplewood will join the incoming Biden-Harris administration in participating in a Nationwide Covid-19 Memorial service to honor those we have lost to Covid-19, reflect on what has been one of the more challenging periods in the nation’s history, and renew our commitment to coming together to end the pandemic and rebuild our nation."

"Please be advised bells from our houses of worship and Seton Hall University along with public safety sirens will commence at 5:30 p.m. sharp for approximately 1 minute. Please do not be alarmed.

"We invite residents to join us with candles, lights and bells of your own. You can watch the livestream of the lighting around the Lincoln Memorial Park here: https://bideninaugural.org/watch/"

By Tuesday, the American death toll due to coronavirus was expected to surpass 400,000 lives.

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