California student's mural honors frontline healthcare workers

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
California student's mural honors frontline healthcare workers
California student's mural honors frontline healthcare workersA new mural in the state capitol is honoring the frontline healthcare workers who are tirelessly treating COVID-19 patients.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A new mural in the state capital is honoring the frontline healthcare workers who are tirelessly treating COVID-19 patients.

The colorful work of art in Sacramento is called "Essential Heroes." It shows four medical workers wearing protective gear on the side of a building in the downtown area.

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The artist behind the piece is a graduate of Sacramento State.

She said she wanted to honor those on the frontlines now more than ever, as a second surge of COVID cases impacts state hospitals.

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