Liaoning reports 2 new asymptomatic COVID-19 cases

Liaoning reported on Friday two new cases of confirmed asymptomatic infections, both close contacts of the patients confirmed in Beijing on Friday as well, the provincial health authority announced on Saturday.

Including the two new cases, the province has a total of 71 asymptomatic cases, data from Liaoning province's Health Commission showed on Saturday noon.

As of Friday, the province has reported 149 confirmed cases of COVID-19, of which 147 have been cured and two died, the center said.