The government will allocate more than 46 billion rubles for social benefits to medical workers

The government meeting was broadcast by the Russia 24 TV channel.

Mishustin stressed that the government will continue to support doctors who help patients with coronavirus.

“We will allocate over 46 billion rubles for special social payments to medical workers,” he said.

In June, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that payments to medical workers helping patients with coronavirus infection will continue.