Masks Placed On Boston Marathon Statues In Hopkinton During Coronavirus Outbreak

HOPKINTON (CBS) -- Boston Marathon statues in Hopkinton are now covered with fabric masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

They were put there "as a reminder that we all have a part to play in fighting the coronavirus," according to the 26.2 Foundation.

The faces of Boston Marathon statues were covered by fabric masks (Photo Courtesy: 26.2 Foundation)

The masks were made by Hopkinton High School senior Emily Karp.

The statute of Dick and Rick Hoyt at the start of the Boston Marathon had masks placed on them Sunday (Photo Courtesy: 26.2 Foundation)

The Boston Marathon was scheduled for April 20. For the first time in the marathon's history, the race was postponed. Due to coronavirus concerns, it will now be held on Sept. 14.

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