Russian construction minister tests positive for COVID-19w
Russian Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Vladimir Yakushev and his deputy Dmitry Volkov have tested positive for COVID-19, the TASS news agency reported on Friday, citing the press service of the ministry.
"I will undergo treatment beneath the supervision of doctors in another of the city hospitals. I'll stay static in touch," Yakushev said.
On Thursday, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Russia has registered 114,431 cases of COVID-19 by Friday, up by a fresh daily record of 7,933.
