Shanghai reports 788 confirmed, 7,084 asymptomatic local COVID-19 cases

SHANGHAI. KAZINFORM - China's Shanghai reported 788 confirmed locally transmitted COVID-19 cases and 7,084 local asymptomatic infection cases on Saturday, the municipal health commission said Sunday, Xinhua reports.

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Of the newly confirmed cases, 683 had previously been reported as asymptomatic carriers.

According to the commission, the city registered 38 COVID-19-related deaths on Saturday. The oldest among the deceased was 97 years old and their average age was 80.9. All the 38 patients had serious underlying health issues.

A total of 3,055 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery on Saturday, said the commission.