China reports 38,645 new Covid cases for Nov 28 vs 40,347 a day earlier

SHANGHAI, Nov 29 — China reported 38,645 new Covid-19 infections for November 28, of which 3,624 were symptomatic and 35,021 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said today.

That is compared with 40,347 new cases a day earlier — 3,822 symptomatic and 36,525 asymptomatic infections, which China counts separately.

Excluding imported infections, China reported 38,421 new local cases, of which 3,561 were symptomatic and 34,860 were asymptomatic, down from 40,052 a day earlier.

There were no deaths, compared with zero the previous day, keeping fatalities at 5,233.

As of November 28, mainland China had confirmed 315,248 cases with symptoms. — Reuters