China reports 64 new Covid-19 cases as Delta resurgence continues in Nanjing

Staff members checking a unit at a temporary "Fire Eye" laboratory used for Covid-19 coronavirus testing at an exhibition centre in Nanjing in China's eastern Jiangsu province. - AFP

SHANGHAI (Reuters): China reported on Friday (July 30) 64 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 29, compared with 49 cases a day earlier, the health authority said.

The National Health Commission said in a statement 21 of the new infections were local cases, compared with 24 the previous day. There were no new deaths.