On March 6, a year since Pennsylvania recorded its first confirmed case of the coronavirus, Governor Tom Wolf honored the loss of over 24,000 Pennsylvanians to the deadly virus with an important message, writes Dylan Abad for ABC 27.

“It’s been a hard year, one full of unimaginable loss and broken dreams,” said Wolf. “We lost far too many friends, far too many neighbors, and far too many loved ones.”

He took the opportunity to thank everybody for caring for each other and taking the necessary steps to slow down the spread of the virus.

“I am so proud how Pennsylvanians have worked together to make it through the unthinkable,” he said.

With the continuous drop in the number of cases statewide and with vaccines continuing to be distributed, Wolf added that things are finally improving and the end is not far. He was quick to add that the fight against the pandemic is a marathon and that people need to stay the course and keep up mitigation efforts in the last mile.

“A brighter future is on the horizon,” added Wolf.

Read more about Wolf’s remarks at the ABC 27 by clicking here.