Covid memorials across the US -- in pictures

  • Italian sculptor Sergio Furnari poses for pictures in front of 'The Hero Monument' heart sculpture on October 25, 2021, in New York. AP
    Italian sculptor Sergio Furnari poses for pictures in front of 'The Hero Monument' heart sculpture on October 25, 2021, in New York. AP
  • The Washington Monument where US President Joe Biden hosts a memorial to honour those who died from Covid-19 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, January 19, 2021. Reuters
    The Washington Monument where US President Joe Biden hosts a memorial to honour those who died from Covid-19 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, January 19, 2021. Reuters
  • A woman takes selfies with her daughter in front of 'The Hero Monument' in New York. AP
    A woman takes selfies with her daughter in front of 'The Hero Monument' in New York. AP
  • Italian sculptor Sergio Furnari stands next to his car near 'The Hero Monument' sculpture in Manhattan, New York. AP
    Italian sculptor Sergio Furnari stands next to his car near 'The Hero Monument' sculpture in Manhattan, New York. AP
  • Christopher Edwards holds up a memorial to those who died from Covid-19, including his grandmother, Brenda Meadows, in Washington, May 5, 2021. AFP
    Christopher Edwards holds up a memorial to those who died from Covid-19, including his grandmother, Brenda Meadows, in Washington, May 5, 2021. AFP
  • A woman and child look at the 'Naming the Lost Memorials' at the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. Reuters
    A woman and child look at the 'Naming the Lost Memorials' at the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. Reuters
  • Faces of victims of Covid-19 are projected on to the Brooklyn Bridge on March 14, 2021, in New York. Getty Images via AFP
    Faces of victims of Covid-19 are projected on to the Brooklyn Bridge on March 14, 2021, in New York. Getty Images via AFP
  • Artist Suzanne Firstenberg's temporary art installation, 'In America: Remember' in Washington, September 17, 2021. AP
    Artist Suzanne Firstenberg's temporary art installation, 'In America: Remember' in Washington, September 17, 2021. AP
  • A cyclist rides past the 'In America: Remember' memorial. Reuters
    A cyclist rides past the 'In America: Remember' memorial. Reuters
  • One of the flags that make up the 'In America: Remember' installation. AP
    One of the flags that make up the 'In America: Remember' installation. AP
  • Visitors mourn at the 'In America: Remember' memorial. AP
    Visitors mourn at the 'In America: Remember' memorial. AP
  • The memorial with the Washington Monument in the background. AP
    The memorial with the Washington Monument in the background. AP
  • An aerial view of the memorial. AP
    An aerial view of the memorial. AP
  • A flag with a message for a loved one. AP
    A flag with a message for a loved one. AP
  • The installation consisted of more than 600,000 flags. AP
    The installation consisted of more than 600,000 flags. AP
  • A mourner visits the memorial. AP
    A mourner visits the memorial. AP
  • A visitor sits on a bench near the memorial. AP
    A visitor sits on a bench near the memorial. AP
  • Two people hug as they look at the thousands of white flags. Reuters
    Two people hug as they look at the thousands of white flags. Reuters
  • Part of artist Suzanne Firstenberg's temporary art installation. AP
    Part of artist Suzanne Firstenberg's temporary art installation. AP
  • Hundreds of Covid survivors march across the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in New York. AP
    Hundreds of Covid survivors march across the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in New York. AP
  • A woman holds an image of her husband as hundreds of Covid survivors gather at Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn. AP
    A woman holds an image of her husband as hundreds of Covid survivors gather at Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn. AP
  • A sign at a Covid survivors' march in New York. AP
    A sign at a Covid survivors' march in New York. AP
  • US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive for a memorial for victims of Covid-19 in Washington. Getty Images / AFP
    US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive for a memorial for victims of Covid-19 in Washington. Getty Images / AFP
  • The Washington Covid-19 Memorial. Photo: National Parks Service
    The Washington Covid-19 Memorial. Photo: National Parks Service
  • The Washington Covid-19 Memorial. Photo: National Parks Service
    The Washington Covid-19 Memorial. Photo: National Parks Service