The government allocated 50 billion roubles for payments to physicians

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the order about allocation of 50 billion roubles on additional payments to medical personnel working with infected with the virus COVID-19. Previously, the corresponding instruction was given by President Vladimir Putin.

“We need now to support medical workers who are risking their health and life, help patients with the coronavirus,” said Prime Minister at the meeting with Deputy Prime Minister (quoted by TASS).

Also allocated 640 million rubles for the equipment of the beds in mono. In addition, the head of government instructed the Ministry of health and heads of regions to ensure that, despite the pandemic coronavirus, the rest of the patients could be provided timely medical assistance.

Recall that according to the instructions of the President, doctors who work with patients with COVID-19, for three months, starting in April, will establish a special payment (from 25 thousand to 80 thousand rubles.).