“Any extension is a serious burden on employers who are already sounding the alarm. On the other hand, there are workers who received salaries in an envelope. They understand that they will receive the minimum that is fixed in the employment contract. If we talk about the country's economy, then any day off for it is a strong blow, ”he said.

However, according to the deputy, it is obvious that in the face of the threat of the spread of the virus, the task of the state is “to choose the lesser of two evils”.

“Therefore, various solutions are offered. These are forced measures to prevent the spread of the disease, ”concluded Nilov.

Earlier, Golikova announced the need to extend the period of non-working days in Russia.

According to her, at present, in ten Russian regions, cases of COVID-19 are not registered, but you can not relax.

The head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova also said that it is necessary to extend the number of non-working days in the country.