Mainland China reports 25 new COVID-19 cases vs 47 a day earlier

Mainland China reported 25 new COVID-19 cases on Oct. 29, down from 47 a day earlier, the country's national health authority said on Friday. The National Health Commission said in a statement that one local infection was reported in the eastern province of Shandong. The commission also reported 53 new asymptomatic cases, up from 16 a day earlier.

Mainland China reported 25 new COVID-19 cases on Oct. 29, down from 47 a day earlier, the country's national health authority said on Friday. Of the new cases, 24 were imported infections originating from overseas. The National Health Commission said in a statement that one local infection was reported in the eastern province of Shandong.

The commission also reported 53 new asymptomatic cases, up from 16 a day earlier. China does not count symptomless patients as confirmed COVID-19 cases. Total confirmed COVID-19 cases to date in mainland China now stand at 85,940. The death toll remains at 4,634.