A year ago Sunday, Dr. Li Wenliang died from the virus first detected in this Chinese city. The Chinese public embraced Li, whose presence online had painted a picture of an ordinary person. Li's death was initially reported by Chinese state media on the night of Feb. 6, 2020, but the outlets quickly withdrew their reporting. Some hours later, in the early morning of Feb. 7, Wuhan Central Hospital announced his death. Central government authorities conducted an investigation in Li's death, concluding that the officer who punished the doctor should be reprimanded.

Source: ABC News February 06, 2021 14:48 UTC