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
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.