The Chinese mainland recorded four new imported COVID-19 cases and no deaths on Friday, according to the country's National Health Commission (NHC).

The commission also registered four new asymptomatic patients.

The total number of confirmed cases on the Chinese mainland has reached 82,999 and the cumulative death toll stands at 4,634. Currently, 396 asymptomatic patients are under medical observation. 

Chinese health authorities said 11 COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals on Friday, bringing the total number of recoveries to 78,302. 

Total confirmed cases in the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and the Taiwan region are as follows: 

Hong Kong: 1,079 (1,035 recoveries, four deaths) 

Macao: 45 (45 recoveries) 

Taiwan: 442 (420 recoveries, seven deaths)