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Caracas, Jul 20 (EFE), (Camera: Jackdwin Sáez).- Wearing a black suit and a hat, artist Jesús García has brought to life the Venezuelan physician José Gregorio Hernández, to spread awareness and prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the streets of Caracas.Doctor Hernández, who will be beatified 101 years after his death, is credited with scientific advancements in Venezuela in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the introduction of the microscope to the country. FOOTAGE AND SOUNDBITES OF ARTIST JESÚS GARCÍA:"To raise awareness...Since doctor Hernández combined science and religion, we will have faith but we will also support health workers and scientists so they can end with this virus once and for all."
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