Doctor Li Wenliang, a figure who had tried to warn the world about the danger of the Corona virus in Wuhan, reportedly died on Friday (2/7/2020) morning local time.

Working as an ophthalmologist at Wuhan Central Hospital, Doctor Li was the first figure to warn the public after seeing the test results of 7 patients who showed infections such as SARS.

As is known, the infection which is now known as 2019-nCov or Wuhan Novel Coronavirus, is now becoming a scourge and spread to various parts of the world.

Doctor Li had warned his friends in the conversation group to wear masks while working. Instead of being listened to, Doctor Li was instead targeted by the police and asked to be quiet.

Not only that, the police also forced Doctor Li to sign a letter asking him to stop making ‘false comments’.

Doctor Li Wenliang did not give up. He is at the forefront of dealing with patients exposed to the Corona virus in Wuhan. Well, when dealing with patients, instead Doctor Li is infected and must be treated for 3 weeks.

Doctor Li left his parents, both infected with coronavirus, and his wife, who was pregnant with his second child. His wife is also a corona virus patient, according to local media reports from China.

Doctor Li’s death drew world sympathy for his service warning the world about the danger of the Corona virus, even though it was ignored. Citizens pour their sadness and anger on social media.