Mayor Lenny Curry marks anniversary of COVID pandemic in Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Fla. — Today marks one year since Mayor Lenny Curry declared a local state of emergency in Jacksonville.

His announcement last march came a day after Florida health department reported the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Duval County.

From city-owned sports and entertainment venues to parks, senior centers, schools, and gyms, they all faced immediate closure in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus by limiting locations and events that encouraged people to gather in close quarters.

Now, in a video shared to social media Saturday, the Mayor is remembering the obstacles the people of Jacksonville have faced, and the light at the end of the tunnel now in sight.

Jacksonville mayor Lenny Curry marks anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic

I'm grateful for all first responders, healthcare heroes, City employees, and the compasdionate and resilient people of Jacksonville for their efforts in this last year. We are almost there, and I am looking forward to it. https://t.co/jeZvaIEOZX
— Lenny Curry (@lennycurry) March 13, 2021

#Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said he was notified by health officials about 2 more positive cases of the #coronavirus #COVIDー19 in #DuvalCounty The mayor expects more positives within the next 24 hours. This developing story tonight at 11 @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/DHumjWNSRj
— Jamarlo Q. Phillips (@VoiceofJP) March 15, 2020