Coronavirus overtook the head of the government suddenly. Even before Mikhail Mishustin looked perfectly healthy and vigorous voice held a meeting of the Presidium of the coordination Council for the fight against coronavirus infection. However, on Thursday morning, it became clear that with the Prime Minister something. At session of the government he was not in the form of a scratchy throat, eyes watery. However, the introductory remarks Mishustin handled almost flawlessly, well except that a couple of times barely coughed.
the results of the next test for coronavirus (the head of the Cabinet their rents regularly), came to the meeting on economic issues, which in the second half of the day was held by the President. Mishustin, like other officials, participated in a videoconference format.
live stream Russia 24 showed only the beginning of the event. And the shots where the Prime Minister announces the discovery of coronavirus, started after approximately two hours after its completion. During this time, the information had already “leaked” in the telegram-channels, which, citing unnamed sources, first published the fact of infection of the head of the Cabinet.
Although typically in Russia the data on the health status of high-ranking officials are not advertised, this time the decision was made nothing from citizens not to hide.
first, it fits into a global trend (that they have discovered COVID-19, was previously announced by Prime Minister of great Britain, Prince of Monaco, the President of Brazil and Prince Charles). And secondly, the example of the Cabinet should demonstrate to the Russians that the new infection does not spare anyone, even the most protected – and public holidays need to be as careful as possible. Sergei Sobyanin learn about the illness of the Prime Minister, said:”It is a signal to all of us!”
Seizing the opportunity, Mikhail Mishustin, has publicly urged Russians most seriously to treat coronavirus infection and its spread. “Ahead – may holidays, I ask you all to stay home and observe all the restrictions,” he said, noting that the discipline and the will of each depends on the date when the country will be able to return to normal life.
Judging by the words of Vladimir Putin, he suggests that Mishustin became infected at work. “In making decisions, no matter how limited the contact, without direct communication with people, colleagues can not do” – said the President. He added that in risk are all members of the government, as well as employees of the presidential administration.
it Should be noted that the fifth floor of the Prime Minister, the White house has long been converted into “clean zone”, where without the mask, measurement of temperature and negative tests for coronavirus entry. However, the President is right remotely, via videoconference, were only public events Prime Minister. While the workshops were in the normal mode.
How seriously ill Prime Minister, is hard to say. Vladimir Putin said that Mishustin goes to the hospital and asked him to call when I get there. However, the official of such level can hospitalized with minor manifestations of the disease.
the head of the Cabinet, as a minimum, you should do CT, which is a mandatory standard survey COVID-positive patients. If pneumonia does not detect, will be assigned to symptomatic treatment.
Vladimir Putin expressed the hope that Mikhail Mishustin will remain in “good working order” and will take an active part in the elaboration of anti-crisis solutions to support citizens and the economy.
Officially, at the time of illness mishustina its obligations transferred to the first Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov.
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