China reports 74 newly imported Covid-19 cases and one in Wuhan

Workers disinfect a subway train in preparation for the restoration of public transport in Wuhan. One new case was reported in Wuhan on March 23. - Xinhua

BEIJING (Xinhua): The Chinese mainland reported 74 newly imported cases of the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) on Monday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 427, according to the National Health Commission on Tuesday (March 24).

Of the 74 newly imported cases, 31 were reported in Beijing, 14 in Guangdong, nine in Shanghai, five in Fujian, four in Tianjin, three in Jiangsu, two in Zhejiang and Sichuan respectively, and one in Shanxi, Liaoning, Shandong and Chongqing respectively, according to the commission.