BEIJING — The Chinese mainland reported 12 new locally-transmitted COVID-19 infections on Feb 3, down from 21 on Feb 2.

Of the new local cases, five were reported in Guangdong, four in Tianjin, two in Zhejiang, and one in Beijing, according to the National Health Commission on Feb 4.

Besides, a total of 17 new imported COVID-19 cases were reported across the Chinese mainland on Feb 3.

Following the recovery of 97 patients on Feb 3, the number of COVID-19 patients currently undergoing treatment has dropped to 1,673.

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