China reports 34 new coronavirus cases, including 20 in Xinjiang region; toll at 4,634

Beijing: China reported 34 cases of the new coronavirus in the mainland for 24 July, up from 21 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Saturday. Of the new infections, 20 were in the far western region of Xinjiang, according to a statement by the National Health Commission. Nine were in the northeastern province of Liaoning, while the remaining five were imported cases. China reported 74 new asymptomatic cases, up from 43 a day earlier. As of Friday, mainland China had 83,784 confirmed coronavirus cases, the health authority said. The COVID-19 toll remained at 4,634. China reported 74 new asymptomatic cases on Saturday, up from 43 a day earlier. The country has 83,784 confirmed confirmed cases till now.