Dr. Gayan Danthanarayana, a young medical professional, who was undergoing extensive medical treatment at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital has passed away.

Dr. Danthanarayana's demise marks the first death of a frontline medical professional due to COVID19.

He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) pneumonic stage and receiving Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) at the Karapitiya hospital.

His friends and family describe him as a gentle soul who dedicated his life to serve the public.