Russia's Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has told President Vladimir Putin that he has tested positive for the coronavirus, and has temporarily stepped back from his work as he begins self-isolating.
Speaking during a televised meeting, Mishustin recommended to Putin that First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov should become the acting Prime Minister for the duration of his absence, a proposal that Putin supported.
According to the Moscow Times, 54-year-old Mishustin has played a leading role in Russia's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. He was appointed Prime Minister in January.
Following the news, Putin warned during a televised debate that what has happened to his Prime Minister could happen to anyone.
Another Russian news outlet, Proekt Investigative, said any Russian ministers who had come into contact with Mishustin are being regularly tested for the virus, while staffers are required to wear face masks
Meanwhile, Russia's coronavirus death toll today reached 1,000 and its total number of cases broke through 100,000 today after another record day of new infection
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