Of the new local infections, 1,412 were reported in Jilin, 175 in Shandong, 62 in Guangdong, 39 in Shaanxi, 33 in Hebei, 23 in Jiangsu, and 17 in Tianjin.

The rest of the cases were reported in 12 other provincial-level regions, the commission said in its daily report.

A total of 131 imported Covid-19 cases were reported Saturday, said the commission.

No new suspected cases or deaths from Covid-19 were reported on the day.