Chinese mainland reports eight new imported COVID-19 cases

The Chinese mainland reported eight new imported cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Sunday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 1,583, the National Health Commission said Monday.

The mainland also reported two new suspected cases Sunday, all imported ones, the commission said in its daily report.

Of the total imported cases, 742 had been discharged from hospitals after recovery, and 841 were being treated in hospitals with 43 in severe condition, the commission said.

No deaths had been reported from the imported cases.