Chinese mainland reports 13 new COVID-19 cases, all from overseas
Updated 08:45, 17-Oct-2020
CGTN

The Chinese mainland on Friday registered 13 new COVID-19 cases, all from overseas, the National Health Commission announced on Saturday.

No deaths related to the disease were reported on Friday, and seven COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals, the commission said. A total of 374 asymptomatic patients remain under medical observation.

The COVID-19 tally on the Chinese mainland stands at 85,659, with 4,634 fatalities. 

The total confirmed infections in the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and the Taiwan region are as follows:

Hong Kong: 5,220 (4,951 recoveries, 105 deaths)

Macao: 46 (46 recoveries)

Taiwan: 535 (491 recoveries, 7 deaths)