China reports 11 new coronavirus cases, including eight in Xinjiang

China reported six new asymptomatic patients, down from 13 a day earlier. PHOTO: AFP

BEIJING (REUTERS) - China reported 11 new coronavirus cases for July 20, down from 22 cases from a day earlier, the health commission said on Tuesday (July 21).

Of the new infections, eight were in the far western region of Xinjiang, according to a statement by the National Health Commission. The other three were imported cases.

China reported six new asymptomatic patients, down from 13 a day earlier.

As of Monday, mainland China had 83,693 confirmed coronavirus cases, the health authority said. The Covid-19 death toll remained at 4,634.

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