China reports 7 new mainland COVID-19 cases vs 11 a day earlier

China reported 7 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland as of end-May 25, up from 11 a day earlier, the National Health Commission reported. The commission said in a statement all of the new infections were imported cases, involving travellers from overseas.

It also reported 29 new asymptomatic cases - patients who are infected but do not show symptoms - versus 40 a day earlier. The total number of cases to date in the mainland stands at 82,992. The death toll remains unchanged at 4,634.