Vladimir Putin is protected by 'disinfection tunnel' that sprays all visitors with disinfectant as Russian coronavirus death toll climbs to more than 7,000
- Footage shows the tunnel in which even his entourage must 'take a shower'
- Contraption sprays out fine clouds of disinfectant on clothes and exposed body
- The concoction is said to be entirely safe for eyes, skin and breathing
- Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19
Vladimir Putin is being protected from Covid-19 by an elaborate disinfectant spraying machine which all visitors to his official residence must go through.
Footage of the Russian invention shows the tunnel in which even his top security, defence and political officials must 'take a shower' before being ushered into the Kremlin leader's presence.
The contraption sprays out fine clouds of disinfectant on clothes and exposed body parts to all visitors to Putin's official Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow.
The concoction is said to be entirely safe for eyes, skin and breathing.
The contraption sprays out fine clouds of disinfectant on clothes and exposed body parts to all visitors to Putin's official Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow
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'The Russian president's residence team got in touch with our management,' explained Olga Izranova, head of Motor Technologies Factory in Penza.
'The equipment had to be installed and set up as quickly as possible.'
She boasted that her company - which in non-crisis times makes cleaning equipment for industrial production lines - 'managed to do it faster and better than foreign companies'.
She stated: 'President Putin ordered the refocusing of enterprises on making products to tackle coronavirus infection.
'We not only fulfilled that task, but ensured the safety of Russia's number one person and everyone who visits him.'
Vladimir Putin, 67, has been largely holed up at his official residence, Novo-Ogaryovo, outside Moscow for weeks. Pictured: Putin speaks to Federal Security Service director Alexander Bortnikov during a meeting at his residence, June 16
Many of of Putin's top aides have succumbed to coronavirus, with anyone meeting the president tested beforehand, according to his spokesman
The spray contains Anolyte or natural electrolysed water, a disinfectant liquid solution, says the company which markets its sensor-activated spraying gadget under the brand name MIZOTTY.
The tunnel will later be used at airports, shopping malls, sports stadiums, hotels and hospitals, it is claimed.
Putin, 67, has been largely holed up at his official residence for weeks.
While he has remained clear of coronavirus, many of his top aides have succumbed.
His spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in April that anyone meeting the Russian president in person was tested for the novel virus, and that extraordinary measures were being taken to ensure he was safe.
The tunnel will later be used at airports, shopping malls, sports stadiums, hotels and hospitals, it is claimed
Russia has registered almost 7,300 deaths so far - fewer than numerous other countries. Critics have questioned the accuracy of its mortality figures
Vladimir Putin's Novo-ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, where he has been staying during the pandemic
A month later, Peskov himself was infected.
Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin was also hit by Covid-19.
Russia has recorded over half a million infections, the third highest number of cases in the world after Brazil and the United States, something it attributes to a massive testing programme.
It has registered almost 7,300 deaths so far - fewer than numerous other countries.
Critics have questioned the accuracy of its mortality figures with the suspicion that many fatalities are attributed to other causes.
Despite the virus continuing to threaten vast swatches of Russia, Putin intends to go ahead with a controversial constitutional referendum between 25 June and 1 July.
Critics say the vote will allow him to become president for life.
