Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the Government to continue payments to doctors who work with coronavirus patients. Also for the work on the New Year holidays, they will install double salary, RIA Novosti reports.
Putin also ordered to establish doctors and workers in contact with patients with coronavirus, the payment of special social payments in a double size for work on weekends and holidays from December 31 to January 9. It is necessary to report on the execution of the order until December 30th. Responsible on behalf of the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishoustin and Head of the Regions were appointed.
Earlier, the Mintrost proposed to extend the payment regimen for the physicians operating in the area of direct contact with coronavirus patients until the end of 2022. About the intention of the department to extend payments to health workers before 2023 became known in early October. These needs the government on the instructions of the President of the country will send 69 billion rubles to the regions. Funds allocate from the Government Reserve Fund.