China Has Day Of Mourning For Coronavirus Deaths
China Has Day Of Mourning For Coronavirus Deaths

According to Reuters, Saturday marked a day of mourning in China for the thousands of people who died in the coronavirus outbreak.

At 10 a.m.

Beijing time, the country observed three minutes of silence in honor of those who died, including frontline medical professionals.

China also flew their flag at half mast and stopped all forms of entertainment.

The day of mourning coincided with Qingming, an annual tomb-sweeping festival when Chinese families honor their ancestors.