Despite his illness, Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin actively involved in the labor process. This was stated by Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.
“no One is immune, the virus does not choose the head you like it or not […] Although now the President is constantly in touch with us by phone, actively involved in the work process — today’s communications allow it to do without any problems”, — said Siluanov, wishing the Prime Minister speedy recovery [quote RIA “Novosti”].
The Finance Minister also noted that the work of the government for several weeks, is conducted increasingly via video link, and due to the spread of coronavirus infection this format will continue in the near future.
That Mishustin received a positive test result for coronavirus became known on 30 April, reminiscent of the “national news service”. He said this during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Prime Minister is being treated in a hospital in Moscow. The acting first Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov.
