Russian Transport Minister Vitaly Savelyev has tested positive for the coronavirus, the ministry announced on Sunday.
In an official statement, the ministry said, "Savelyev has gone into self-isolation, as required by the health authorities," "while First Deputy Transport Minister Alexander Neradko will temporarily perform his duties."
It is worth mentioning that, Russia has so far reported 1,925,825 COVID-19 infections, including 33,186 deaths and 1,439,985 recoveries.