The Rose River Memorial art project display during the Monterey County dedication on March 6, 2023 in Salinas, Calif. The national project recognizes the impact of COVID-19 and promote community healing. (SVMHS via Bay City News)

Salinas Valley Health unveiled an art project this week that is intended to serve a memorial for Monterey County residents who have died from COVID-19.

The Rose River Memorial art project includes more than 2,500 handmade red felt roses attached to nets donated by the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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Eli covers public health, transportation and state politics for the Bay City News Foundation, serves as the main editor of the Public Health and COVID-19 Information Hub and assists with Local News Matters' social media strategy. He has also previously covered local politics in San Diego County as well as college and professional sports across the Bay Area.