The Chinese mainland reported 15 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, one locally transmitted and 14 imported, the National Health Commission said on Wednesday.

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One locally transmitted case was detected in Liaoning Province. Twelve new imported cases were reported in Shanghai, one in Guangdong and Zhejiang respectively, the National Health Commission said in its daily report.

A total of 3,883 imported cases had been discharged from hospitals after recovery while 280 remained hospitalized, including four in severe conditions, the commission said.