Russian doctor Putin visits doctor, new corona infection 5:58 on April 1
Russia's President Putin reported that a responding doctor had been infected at a Moscow hospital he visited last week after an outbreak of the new coronavirus infection. The Cheong Wa Dae has stated that there is no problem with Putin's health.
Russia's President Putin visited a hospital that is at the forefront of treatment in Moscow on March 24, following the surge of new coronavirus infections.
Russian media reported on Tuesday that the chief physician of the hospital, who served as Putin's guide, was found to be infected with the new coronavirus.
Before being put on protective clothing, Putin was greeted by the doctor, shaking hands and having a conversation in an elevator. The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister and the Mayor of Moscow, who accompanied President Putin, also exchanged opinions with the doctor over medical treatment.
The doctor acknowledges that he is infected with SNS and explains that he is currently self-isolating.
Russian Presidential Office spokesman Peskov said, "President is under regular inspection. It's okay," said Putin's health.
In Russia, the number of infected people has increased sharply to 2,337, 500 more than the previous day, and on this day legislation will be passed to imprisonment and fines if Parliament fails to isolate. Measures have been strengthened.