(Yicai Global) June 19 -- Shanghai reported no new imported or domestically transmitted novel coronavirus cases yesterday, with the eastern metropolis' total remaining 697, the city's health commission said this morning.

It also reported no asymptomatic cases under observation in the city as of yesterday.

Among the confirmed 356 imported Covid-19 cases, 22 patients are being treated and 334 have been discharged upon recovery, the commission said.

Of the 341 local cases, seven have died and 334 patients have fully recovered and been released from hospital, the commission said.