As reported on the website of the Cabinet of Ministers, the corresponding order was signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

The statement indicates that the funds will be directed to 12 regions of Russia and the city of Baikonur.

This will help medical organizations offset the additional costs of helping patients with coronavirus infection.

Earlier it was reported that the government will send the regions another 2.7 billion rubles to provide free medicines to patients with coronavirus infection COVID-19.