PHOTOS: Maryland marks 1 year of coronavirus with twilight vigil

Several municipalities around Maryland held vigils in honor of those lost to COVID-19 as the state marked exactly one year since its first confirmed cases.

See photos and video of the vigils below.

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The Maryland State House’s steps lit up in amber in remembrance of those who lost their lives to the virus as the state marks the one-year anniversary of its first confirmed COVID-19 case. (Courtesy YouTube/Larry Hogan)

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A remembrance ceremony was held in National Harbor on March 5, 2021, in memory of Marylanders who lost their lives to COVID-19. (Courtesy Vicki Bendure)

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A remembrance ceremony was held in National Harbor on March 5, 2021, in memory of Marylanders who lost their lives to COVID-19. (Courtesy Vicki Bendure)

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A remembrance ceremony was held in National Harbor on March 5, 2021, in memory of Marylanders who lost their lives to COVID-19. (Courtesy Vicki Bendure)

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The Capital Wheel and the jumbotron at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland, lights up in amber lights in honor of the 1,310 Prince Georgians who died due to COVID-19. (Courtesy County Executive Angela Alsobrooks)

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As the State of Maryland marks one year since its first confirmed cases of COVID-19, Gov. Larry Hogan held a twilight vigil on the steps of the Maryland State House in honor of the 7,748 Marylanders lost to COVID-19. (Courtesy Gov. Larry Hogan)

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Maryland leaders gather to honor those who have died from COVID-19. (Courtesy Gov. Larry Hogan)

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Gov. Larry Hogan proclaims March 5 COVID-19 Day of Remembrance. (Courtesy Gov. Larry Hogan)

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Gov. Larry Hogan is joined by Maryland first lady Yumi Hogan, Lt. Gov. Boyd K. Rutherford, Senate President Bill Ferguson, House Speaker Adrienne Jones and the Rev. Johnny R. Calhoun on March 5, 2021. (Courtesy Gov. Larry Hogan)