China has reported 22 new coronavirus cases for July 22, up from 14 cases a day earlier, the health commission said.

Of the new infections, 18 were in the far western region of Xinjiang and one was in Dalian city in the northeastern Liaoning province, according to a statement by the National Health Commission. The other three were imported cases.

The Dalian case involved a 58-year-old man working at a seafood processing company. Reuters reported that multiple samples collected from the company, including frozen food, processing workshop, canteen and office building also tested positive.

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