Iran Press/Europe: Mishustin, 54, who was appointed prime minister in January, has played a leading role in Russia's response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to The Moscow Times.
He is now self-isolating in the hospital and has temporarily stepped back from his work as prime minister. Putin signed a decree to appoint First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov as acting prime minister.
"I have to observe self-isolation and follow orders of doctors. This is necessary to protect my colleagues," he told Putin, promising to be in constant contact "on all the main issues."
During the televised meeting, Putin said that what happened to Mishustin could happen to anyone. Putin then asked Mishustin to call him from the hospital.
Mishustin later told the Kommersant business daily that he has a high fever.
Everyone who has had face-to-face contact with Mishustin in the past few weeks will be isolated and tested for coronavirus, his press secretary told reporters.
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