The pinnacle of Russia’s Udmurt Republic Alexander Brechalov has contracted the coronavirus, it’s been confirmed. The regional governor had not too long ago met with Olympic champion determine skater Alina Zagitova.
The official, who reportedly has delicate signs of COVID-19, self-isolated in his residence instantly after studying of his prognosis.
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“I’ve examined optimistic for COVID-19. I’m following all medical doctors’ directions and proceed working in self-isolation. Proper now I don’t have any causes to cease working or be hospitalized,” Brechalov stated.
On Could 18 he welcomed Russian determine skating star Zagitova to his residence, congratulating the athlete on her 18th birthday.
Brechalov introduced the skater with a bouquet of flowers wishing her future success and extra titles to her spectacular assortment of awards, which embrace an Olympic gold medal.
All precautionary measures had been strictly noticed in the course of the ceremony, with all individuals sporting face masks to attenuate the chance of being contaminated.
Brechalov instructed, nonetheless, that he may have contracted the virus on Could 21, three days after assembly Zagitova.
