Staff members of the customs check the health declaration information of newly arrived inbound passengers in Chongqing, southwest China, March 29, 2020. (Photo: Xinhua)

Chinese health authority said on Monday it received reports of 11 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland on Sunday, among which one was imported in Sichuan Province, and 10 were imported in Inner Mongolia Autonomous region.

The Chinese mainland registered no deaths and no suspected cases on Sunday.

According to the National Health Commission, seven people were discharged from hospitals after recovery, while the number of severe cases reduced one to seven.

As of Sunday, the mainland had reported a total of 1,724 imported cases. Of the cases, 1,678 had been discharged from hospitals after recovery and one was in severe condition, said the commission.

Also on Sunday, 40 new asymptomatic COVID-19 cases were reported on the mainland, including two imported. The commission said 396 asymptomatic cases were still under medical observation, including 28 from abroad.