China News Service, October 28. According to Russian Satellite Network reports, on the 27th local time, a source from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the foreign minister, Lavrov, had started self-isolation due to contact with patients with Coronavirus.
Subsequently, the Kremlin said that Russian President Putin has not had any contact with Lavrov recently.
According to reports, a source from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “Due to contact with patients with the new crown, Lavrov began to self-isolate, and previously planned visits and meetings will be postponed. Lavrov currently feels good about himself.”
In response to this matter, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova later stated on social media that the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will conduct regular tests for the new crown virus and comply with relevant regulations.
According to reports, shortly after the announcement of Lavrov’s isolation, the Russian President’s Press Secretary Peskov stated that after Lavrov returned from Greece, President Putin had not had any contact with him.