Mainland China reports 22 new coronavirus cases including 17 in Xinjiang

Reuters

Published Jul 19, 2020 09:30PM ET

BEIJING (Reuters) - China reported 22 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 19, up from 16 cases from a day earlier, the health commission said on Monday.

Of the new infections, 17 were in the far western region of Xinjiang, according to a statement by the National Health Commission. The other five were imported cases.

China reported 13 new asymptomatic patients, down from 42 a day earlier.