Memorial act for coronavirus victims to take place at Prague Castle on Monday

A memorial act at Prague Castle is set to take place on Monday at 7:30pm, the Czech News Agency reports. Nearly 30,000 candles will be lit on the castle’s courtyards, accompanied by music played by the Castle Guard’s official band.

Thus far, 29,608 people have died in the Czech Republic after contracting COVID-19. More than 1,6 million people have tested positive for the virus.