Person in history
Li Wenliang
Li Wenliang, Chinese ophthalmologist who initially warned about COVID-19 (born 1985)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2020 · February 7
Their story
Who they were
Li Wenliang was a Chinese ophthalmologist who warned his colleagues about early COVID-19 infections in Wuhan.
Why this date
Li Wenliang appears on our February 7 calendar for 2020 as a death entry.
Sources
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“Li Wenliang”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/li-wenliang, accessed October 27, 2026.
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Questions about Li Wenliang
When did Li Wenliang die?
February 7 2020.
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