BEIJING — The Chinese mainland reported nine new locally-transmitted COVID-19 infections on Feb 4, down from 12 on Feb 3.

Of the new local cases, six were reported in Guangdong, two in Tianjin, and one in Beijing, according to the National Health Commission on Feb 5.

Besides, a total of 18 new imported COVID-19 cases were reported across the Chinese mainland on Feb 4.

Following the recovery of 129 patients on Feb 4, the number of COVID-19 patients currently undergoing treatment has dropped to 1,571.

There have been no new COVID-19 deaths and the death toll has remained unchanged at 4,636.