Russian government to allocate 20 bln rubles for purchase of COVID-19 medication

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the allocation of 20 bln rubles for the purchase of COVID-19 medication for medical institutions and outpatient treatment. The relevant information is published on the Cabinet website.

"To adopt a draft order of the government of the Russian Federation on this issue," the decision following the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers reads.

It is noted that this document was prepared "due to the continued high incidence of the coronavirus infection and the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus new strain -  omicron.