China reports 18 new coronavirus cases

China reported 18 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Oct. 22, compared with 14 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Friday. As of Oct. 22, mainland China had 85,747 confirmed coronavirus cases, the health authority said.

China reported 18 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for Oct. 22, compared with 14 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Friday. All 18 of the new infections were imported, according to a statement by the National Health Commission.

China reported 11 new asymptomatic patients, compared with 25 a day earlier. As of Oct. 22, mainland China had 85,747 confirmed coronavirus cases, the health authority said. The COVID-19 death toll remained at 4,634.

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