(MOSCOW) — Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Thursday that he has tested positive for the new coronavirus, becoming the highest-ranking Russian official known to have gotten infected.

Mishustin told President Vladimir Putin during a video call that he would self-isolate but planned to stay in touch on key policy issues. It wasn’t immediately clear when the two men last met.

Since early in the outbreak, the Russian president has minimized meetings and switched to holding daily video calls with officials.

First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov will temporarily perform Mishustin’s duties.

Mishustin, a 54-year old former tax chief, was named prime minister in January. During the video call, which was recorded and later televised, he didn’t say if he had COVID-19 symptoms or anything about his general condition. He displayed no visible signs of illness and spoke without difficulty.

Putin wished Mishustin a swift recovery and said he hoped the prime minister would continue taking part in drafting policies to shore up the Russian economy, which has been hurt by the virus pandemic.



“What happened to you, could happen to anyone,” Putin said. “Along with other Cabinet members and colleagues from the presidential office, you have undoubtedly been in the zone of high risk.”



“No matter how you limit contacts, it’s impossible to avoid communication with people while drafting decisions,” Putin said.

He asked the prime minister to call him after checking into a hospital.

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People like him dont die of Corona virus

so no need for alarm

I have come to understand that the Frar of Corona Virus has Killed people more than the Virus itself..

Don't get yourself Watching wat is put out on tv about The Virus and all that..

The Bad News on air these days is too much..

Use your time to do other things ..

Have More Time with GOD!
Pray for your Salvation and that of others.

Main Stream is pumping so much Fear into people... it's Deliberate! So Beware

Coronavirus can't kill a Russian

He will be fine...

Assassination attempt?

He is not the first and properly will not be the last of prominent member of Covid 19 victims

He will be just fine in no time.

He will recover in Jesus name

Where are those conspiracy theorists claiming Putin and Russia had d vaccine dats why he tested negative

That MOD that likes deleting my comment on every front page material becareful.