Dr. Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist from Wuhan Central Hospital, was one of the first to sound the alarm about the novel coronavirus in late December 2019. His warnings were initially dismissed as rumors by local authorities and he was reprimanded for “spreading false information”. He later died from Covid-19 complications on February 7th 2020, which sparked public outrage and a nationwide mourning of his death. His selfless act of bravery and dedication to his profession has become an inspiration to many during this difficult time.