Mainland China reports 13 new COVID-19 cases vs 13 a day earlier

Reuters

Published Oct 17, 2020 09:32PM ET

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China reported 13 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Oct. 17, the same as a day earlier, the health commission said on Sunday.

All of the new infections were imported, according to a statement by the National Health Commission.

China reported 34 new asymptomatic patients, compared with 11 a day earlier.