According to the press service of the Cabinet, on March 26, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova held a meeting of the operational headquarters to prevent the importation and spread of coronavirus.
Following the meeting, instructions were given.
“The Rostrud should ensure that employers comply with the day-off regime from March 30 to April 3, 2020, taking into account the recommendations and report to the government of the Russian Federation until April 6, 2020,” the statement said.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree stating that in the country from March 28 to April 5 a non-working week is announced with salary remaining.