Beijing reports 36 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

Beijing reported 36 new confirmed domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases and six new asymptomatic cases on Sunday, the municipal health commission said Monday.

The total number of confirmed cases in the Chinese capital now stands at 499, including 411 who had been discharged from the hospital after recovery and nine deaths.

There are still 79 patients receiving medical treatment in the hospital and seven asymptomatic cases under medical observation.