Vladimir Putin announces 10-day non-working period in May to prevent coronavirus surge

Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Credit: Reuters Photo

President Vladimir Putin on Friday backed a proposal by the head of Russia's health watchdog to introduce a 10-day non-working period next month to prevent a surge in coronavirus infections.

"If you think that it's necessary, let's do it. Today I'll sign the relevant decree," Putin said in a televised meeting in response to a proposal from the head of Rospotrebnadzor, Anna Popova.

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