Mainland China reports 195 new COVID-19 cases

By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 21, 2022 | 7:46 AM GMT

China has reported 195 new COVID-19 cases in the mainland up from 137 cases a day earlier, the health authority said on Sunday.

The National Health Commission said in a statement, ninety-four of the new infections were imported, while 101 were locally transmitted, compared with 80 a day earlier.

There were no new deaths.

“China also reported 39 new asymptomatic patients, compared with 37 a day earlier.

China does not classify asymptomatic cases as confirmed COVID-19 cases.

“Mainland China had 107,707 confirmed coronavirus infections on Saturday, while the COVID-19 death toll remained at 4,636,” it said.

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Mainland China reports 195 new COVID-19 cases

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About Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.