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Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin reveals testing positive for Covid-19

First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov will temporarily perform Mishustin's duties

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin

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Mishustin, 54, was named prime minister in January

1 min read Last Updated : Apr 30 2020 | 10:43 PM IST

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin says he has tested positive for the new coronavirus and has told President Vladimir Putin he will self-isolate.

First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov will temporarily perform Mishustin's duties.

Mishustin, 54, was named prime minister in January.

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