An art installation made of 20,325 origamis called "Origami For Life" by Belgian designer and artist Charles Kaisin is pictured at the Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula, which aims to raise donations for a Belgian hospital in its fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Brussels, Belgium, Aug 10, 2020. REUTERSEach bird was matched by a donation from companies including French energy firm Engie, raising 101,625 euros ($119,744) for two units for COVID-19 patients at the Erasmus hospital in Brussels. "I had a very serious heart surgery and I was well taken care of by this hospital. It's why I wanted to help them," Kaisin told Reuters. REUTERSKaisin also organised an art auction which raised a further 300,000 euros ($353,000)for the hospital, which he said would support its medical research, including into the side effects of potential COVID-19 treatments.

Source: bd News24 August 10, 2020 15:45 UTC