(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) Putin announced that all Russian paid leave extended to May 11
China News Agency, Moscow, April 28 (Reporter Wang Xiujun) Russian President Putin announced on the 28th that the paid holiday in Russia will be extended to May 11.
Putin made the above statement when he held a meeting with the chief executives of various regions to fight against the new crown virus. He said that the May long holiday is coming (referring to May 1st Labor Day and May 9th Victory Day. In 2020 Russia plans to have a holiday from May 1 to May 5 and May 9 to 11) , 7, 8 are working days. These three days should be declared as holidays, and the salary should be retained. In this way, the holiday will be extended until May 11, during which the people should strictly abide by the anti-epidemic measures implemented in various places.
Putin mentioned that the epidemic situation is different in Russia and the anti-epidemic measures are also different. After the peak of Russia's overall epidemic situation, some regions may still face tensions. The Russian Consumer Rights Protection and Public Welfare Supervision Bureau and the Russian government working group should work out a reference for the gradual lifting of restrictions from May 12th.
Putin delivered a televised speech on March 25, announcing a national holiday from March 28 to April 5 to prevent the large-scale spread of the new coronavirus in Russia. After that, Putin made another televised speech on April 2nd, announcing that the national holiday was extended to April 30th. During the holidays, government agencies, some important enterprises, and food shops, pharmacies and other institutions necessary for the daily life of residents will work as usual.
On April 16, Putin announced that due to the epidemic, the Red Square parade and related large-scale public events on the Victory Day of the Great Patriotic War (World War II) on May 9 will be postponed.
At the 28th meeting, Putin emphasized that Russia will celebrate Victory Day, when an air parade will be held. At the same time, the city center will sing fireworks at night to pay tribute to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.
According to news from the Russian Epidemic Prevention Command on the 28th, in the past 24 hours, Russia has added 6411 newly diagnosed cases, and the cumulative confirmed cases reached 93558. (Finish)