Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin tests positive for coronavirus

Moscow, Apr 30: 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.

Story first published: Thursday, April 30, 2020, 23:07 [IST]