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Why are flags flying at half-staff in Virginia on Aug. 21?

By Madie MacDonald,

2 days ago

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday for National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.

The order states for all United States of American and Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Aug. 21.

Youngkin’s statement on the order can be read in part below:

We remember those we have lost and families forever changed due to fentanyl poisoning, acknowledge the devastation of this drug on communities, and recognize those who have dedicated their lives to spread awareness, education and prevention of fentanyl overdoses across the Commonwealth and the Nation.
Governor Glenn Youngkin

More information on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day can be found here .

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