OK senator hosts vigil for those lost to COVID-19

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma is working to remember those who died during the coronavirus pandemic.

On Monday, organizers are setting up for a sunrise remembrance vigil on the steps of the Oklahoma State Capitol.

In all, 18,000 Oklahomans died from COVID-19, which was first detected in Oklahoma in March 2020.

Sen. Paul Rosino encourages anyone who has lost a friend or family member to join in the early morning vigil.

March 6th would have been Sen. Rosino's son's 36th birthday. Sadly, he died from COVID-19 on July 4, 2021.

The vigil is expected to begin around sunrise on Monday, March 6.