Putin in self-isolation due to COVID cases in inner circle

Sep 15, 20210

Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP count

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with members of Russian Government and heads of United Russia party via videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Putin entered self-isolation after people in his inner circle became infected with the coronavirus, the Kremlin said Tuesday, adding that the leader himself tested negative for COVID-19.

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin entered self-isolation after people in his inner circle became infected with the coronavirus, the Kremlin said Tuesday, adding that the leader himself tested negative for COVID-19.

Putin, who is fully vaccinated with Russia's Sputnik V, held several public engagements indoors Monday and even said that he may have to quarantine soon. An aide at the time sought to suggest he was speaking generally and insisted Tuesday that no one's heath was endangered.

During a daily conference call with reporters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Putin, 68, is "absolutely healthy" but had come in contact with someone who contracted the virus. Asked if Putin tested negative for the virus, Peskov said "definitely, yes."

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