China reported 26 more people who are confirmed to be infected with the deadly new coronavirus in the mainland Thursday, of which 15 were returnees. It added that 8,970 close contacts were still under medical observation. On Thursday, 412 people were discharged from medical observation. Also on Thursday, 66 new asymptomatic cases, including three from abroad, were reported on the mainland. The commission said 1,038 asymptomatic cases, including 206 from abroad, were still under medical observation.

Source: The Standard April 17, 2020 05:48 UTC