The cherished tradition of relatives reading victims' names in person was suspended this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Biden told reporters that Friday was not about politics but instead a national day of mourning. I’m not gonna talk about anything other than 9/11,” he told reporters. This year's memorials come as the country continues to battle coronavirus, which has infected 6.4 million Americans and killed 191,802. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APPThe cancellation outraged some victims’ relatives, police and fire unions and politicians, who noted that construction sites around the city were deemed safe to reopen months ago.

Source: Fox News September 11, 2020 13:55 UTC