China reported 1,012 new cases of coronavirus infection on July 19, of which 150 were symptomatic and 862 asymptomatic, Reuters reported, citing the Chinese National Health Commission, BTA informed.

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For the first time since May 20, the number of daily cases is over 1,000. Yesterday, 776 new cases were reported - 237 symptomatic and 539 asymptomatic.

No new deaths were reported, bringing the country's total to 5,226. As of July 19, the total number of confirmed symptomatic cases in China was 227,980.

In the capital Beijing, one new local symptomatic case was reported, which the day before was reported as asymptomatic.

No asymptomatic cases were reported on July 19.

Five new local symptomatic cases have been identified in Shanghai, compared to only one a day earlier.

Asymptomatic cases were 10 compared to 19 the previous day.

The Chinese city of Tianjin is closing some businesses due to new covid restrictions

Omicron - the new coronavirus variant