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Rendition of COVID-19 Memorial at Cape Ann Museum (CAM) Green by artist Pamela Hersch.
GLOUCESTER, MASS
.- Nearly one year ago, the coronavirus pandemic forced the state to shut down and declare a state of emergency. To commemorate the communitys profound loss, the Cape Ann Museum is creating a temporary art installation to pay tribute to those who died from the deadly virus including 35 people in Gloucester, 55 people from Cape Ann, and more than 2,000 people from Essex County. The COVID-19 Memorial will be dedicated at CAM Green during a virtual online ceremony on March 10 and will be open to the public through March 14.