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Mainland China reports 13 new COVID-19 cases vs 24 a day earlier

All of the new infections were imported, according to a statement by the National Health Commission. China reported 11 new asymptomatic patients, compared with 10 a day earlier. As of Friday, mainland China had 85,659 confirmed coronavirus cases, the health authority said.

Reuters | Shanghai | Updated: 17-10-2020 06:36 IST | Created: 17-10-2020 06:36 IST
Mainland China reports 13 new COVID-19 cases vs 24 a day earlier

China reported 13 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Oct. 16, compared with 24 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Saturday. All of the new infections were imported, according to a statement by the National Health Commission.

China reported 11 new asymptomatic patients, compared with 10 a day earlier. As of Friday, mainland China had 85,659 confirmed coronavirus cases, the health authority said. The COVID-19 death toll stands at 4,634.


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