Chinese mainland reports 18 new imported COVID-19 cases

APD NEWS

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The Chinese mainland reported 18 new imported cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Friday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 888, the National Health Commission said Saturday.

The mainland also reported 11 new suspected cases, all of which were imported, the commission said in its daily report.

No death had been reported from the imported cases, the commission said.

Of the cases, 190 had been discharged from the hospital after recovery, and 698 were being treated in hospital with 17 in severe conditions, said the commission.

The commission said that 114 people, all from abroad, were still suspected of being infected with the virus.