Manturov's words were spread by the press service of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

“Of course, during the period of non-working days announced by the president, the backbone enterprises, production of a continuous cycle, all enterprises involved in the production and supply chains of antique nomenclature, as well as grocery retail should continue to operate smoothly,” RIA Novosti quotes Manturov.

At the same time, the minister said that industrial and trade enterprises should vaccinate employees faster in order to minimize the negative consequences of restrictions.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree according to which non-working days are announced in Russia from October 30 to November 7.