China reports 10 new coronavirus cases in mainland vs 30 a day earlier

worker, wearing a protective suit amid concerns about the COVID-19 coronavirus, waits to check the temperature of drivers at the entrance to the car park of a commercial complex in Beijing. AFP

Mainland China reported 10 new coronavirus cases as of the end of April 22, down from 30 a day earlier as the number of so-called imported cases involving travellers from overseas declined, the National Health Commission said on Thursday.

The commission said six of the new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Wednesday were imported, down from 23 a day earlier. The number of new asymptomatic patients, who are infected but do not show symptoms, also declined to 27 from 42 a day earlier.

Total number of confirmed coronavirus cases for mainland China now stands at 82,798. No new COVID-19 deaths were reported, leaving the toll unchanged at 4,632.