<p>At Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Hubballi, where throat swab is collected and tested, and <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/coronavirus" target="_blank">COVID-19</a> patients are also being treated, artist Manjunath Hiremath has created a sand sculpture to pay respects to coronavirus warriors.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-rajya-sabha-lok-sabha-secretariats-begin-working-indias-tally-exceeds-17300-827545.html" target="_blank">For latest updates and live news on coronavirus, click here</a></strong></p>.<p>After working for four hours on Friday morning, he has come up with a sand art which has the sculptures of doctor, nurse, policeman, <em>pourakarmika</em>, and also has a message "Respect corona warriors'.</p>.<p>The sand sculpture carved in front of KIMS hospital building also has images of novel coronavirus with sharp teeth. It also includes image of a pen representing print media and a TV logo.</p>.<p>"A tipper load of sand is used to make this sculpture, which is aimed at creating awareness about the need to respect those who are engaged in the fight against COVID-19, to save the life of people," Manjunath Hiremath said.</p>.<p>There is a plan to draw wall painting with a similar theme in a couple of places in the twin cities, he added.</p>
<p>At Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Hubballi, where throat swab is collected and tested, and <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/coronavirus" target="_blank">COVID-19</a> patients are also being treated, artist Manjunath Hiremath has created a sand sculpture to pay respects to coronavirus warriors.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updates-rajya-sabha-lok-sabha-secretariats-begin-working-indias-tally-exceeds-17300-827545.html" target="_blank">For latest updates and live news on coronavirus, click here</a></strong></p>.<p>After working for four hours on Friday morning, he has come up with a sand art which has the sculptures of doctor, nurse, policeman, <em>pourakarmika</em>, and also has a message "Respect corona warriors'.</p>.<p>The sand sculpture carved in front of KIMS hospital building also has images of novel coronavirus with sharp teeth. It also includes image of a pen representing print media and a TV logo.</p>.<p>"A tipper load of sand is used to make this sculpture, which is aimed at creating awareness about the need to respect those who are engaged in the fight against COVID-19, to save the life of people," Manjunath Hiremath said.</p>.<p>There is a plan to draw wall painting with a similar theme in a couple of places in the twin cities, he added.</p>
