They prayed on the eve of a Lehigh Valley COVID vaccine clinic opening (PHOTOS)
Updated Jan 25, 2021;
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A group solemnly gathered Sunday evening in Allentown to remember all who died as a result of COVID-19 and took part in a blessing for those awaiting vaccination.
Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong was joined by Allentown Mayor Ray O’Connell and Lehigh Valley clergy members for the prayer service held at Agricultural Hall at the Allentown Fairgrounds. State Rep. Michael Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, and state Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, also planned to attend.
The event paid tribute to the more than 20,000 statewide; 417,000 nationally; and 2.13 million worldwide who have died as a result of the novel coronavirus, according to Pennsylvania Department of Health and New York Times data.