“This is the right decision, which is aimed at supporting those people who today work at the forefront. We admire the heroism of medical workers: they do not leave medical institutions for days, and some have to stay in departments. I believe that this is the right decision, ”said Ogul.
The deputy also noted that this is the measure that the medical staff was waiting for.
“I can say that they (specialists working with patients with COVID-19. - RT ) were very looking forward to this. Today this is a fateful decision in the life of these, I’m not afraid of the word, heroic people, ”the parliamentarian added.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to establish payments to specialists who work with patients with coronavirus infection COVID-19.
According to the Russian leader, for doctors who work directly with patients with coronavirus, the surcharge will be 80 thousand rubles a month, for nursing staff - 50 thousand rubles, for junior medical personnel - 25 thousand rubles a month.
The head of state made a corresponding statement during the meeting with the leaders of the constituent entities of the Federation.