The Chinese mainland reported 18 new imported COVID-19 cases Thursday, all of which were imported, the National Health Commission said on Friday.

A pharmacist demonstrates how to process traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, Oct. 21, 2020.(Photo: Xinhua)

Of the new imported cases, nine reported in Shanghai, seven in Fujian, and two in Chongqing, the commission said in its daily report.

No deaths had been reported from the imported cases.

The total number of confirmed cases on the Chinese mainland stands at 85,747 and the cumulative death toll is at 4,634.