Crypto News: How would you design a Covid memorial?

Memorials dedicated to historic tragedies are integral for community healing, yet nearly three years after Covid-19 was declared a global pandemic, public memorials to honor the more than 6.8 million people who've died from the disease are still few and far between. Many artists around the world have pitched designs for a memorial, and in the US, some are calling for a national monument and a federally recognized holiday.

We want to hear from you: If you could design a Covid memorial, what would it look like? We're asking readers to send a design for a possible Covid memorial, along with a brief explanation, by March 10. For details and inspiration, read more: What Do You Want to See in a Covid Memorial? Share Your Design Ideas

— Sri Taylor

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