Chinese mainland reports 48 new imported COVID-19 cases

The Chinese mainland reported 48 new imported cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Monday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 771, the National Health Commission said Tuesday.

Of the 771 imported cases, 667 patients were still being treated, including 18 severe cases, while 104 patients had been discharged from hospital after recovery by the end of Monday, with no death reported.

The commission said that 183 people on the mainland were still suspected of being infected with the virus.

(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)