BEIJING -- The Chinese mainland on Friday reported 31 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, all in Fujian province, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Sept 18.

Also reported were 15 new imported cases, including nine in Yunnan, three in Guangdong, two in Shanghai and one in Liaoning.

No new suspected cases or new deaths related to COVID-19 were reported on Friday, the commission said.