President Vladimir Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov has been hospitalized with COVID-19, as the number of coronavirus cases spike in Russia — surpassing both Spain and the U.K.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says he is currently hospitalized with COVID-19 — a revelation that came as Russia hopes to emerge from a shutdown despite a spike in new cases. Peskov is seen here during a video conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on April 14.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says he is currently hospitalized with COVID-19 — a revelation that came as Russia hopes to emerge from a shutdown despite a spike in new cases.
Navka added that while her case is already easing, her husband's condition is more complicated. She did not elaborate. Peskov is the latest high-ranking member of Putin's government to test positive for COVID-19. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin revealed his COVID-19 diagnosis less than two weeks ago. The heads of Russia's construction and culture ministries have also tested positive for the deadly disease, asWhen Mishustin disclosed his diagnosis on April 30, Russia was just crossing the 100,000-case mark.
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