China reports 1,300 asymptomatic virus cases after public concern

For the first time, China has released data on the number of its asymptomatic coronavirus cases - 1,300

China on Wednesday said it has more than 1,300 asymptomatic coronavirus cases, the first time it has released such data following public concern over people who have tested positive but are not showing symptoms.

Health officials also reported the first imported case from abroad in Wuhan -- the epicentre where the virus first emerged late last year -- heightening fears of infections being brought into China from other countries.