Putin Calls on People to Take Extraordinary Leave, March 26 at 5:13
Russia's President Putin has called on the people to take extraordinary closure measures, excluding government and public institutions, from 28th to 5th of this month to stop the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
In Russia, the number of people who have been infected with the new coronavirus has exceeded 100 per day for the first time from the 24th to the 25th, bringing the total to 666.
In response, Putin spoke on television on Tuesday, saying, `` In Russia, there are already countries affected by the epidemic, and it is objective to completely stop the virus invasion. It's impossible. "
They also called on the people to take temporary closure from 28th of this month to 5th of next month to stop the spread of the infection.
On the other hand, government agencies, hospitals, pharmacies, shops, banks and public transport were instructed to stay closed and to continue working as usual.
He also stated that the Putin administration will postpone the ballot date on the 22nd of next month, which is the date required by the public for the constitutional amendment currently underway.
In Russia, cases have been confirmed so far, mainly among travelers to Europe such as Italy, and the number of infected cases has soared this week in the capital city of Moscow.