Russian President’s spokesman tests positive for coronavirus
Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday said he tested positive for the coronavirus and was receiving treatment in hospital, news agencies reported.
"I am ill. I'm being treated," Peskov was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies TASS and Interfax, which specified he had COVID-19.
It is noted that Dmitry Peskov is the fourth senior government official to have fallen ill, after Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova and Construction Minister Vladimir Yakushev said they tested positive for the coronavirus.
None were reported to be in a serious condition, with only Mishustin in hospital who was still holding some meetings by video link.