A renowned doctor and philanthropist Dr John L Sailo Ryntathiang died due to COVID-19 on Wednesday, the first casualty of the disease from the state.
Within twenty four hours after being diagnosed with the contagious disease, Dr Sailo passed away at 3 am morning.
Dr. Sailo the founder of the Bethany Hospital, Shillong was diagnosed on Monday . His conditions deteroitrated as he was a diabetic patient and he was 69 years old.