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COVID-19: Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin Tests Positive

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COVID-19: Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin Tests Positive

Russian Prime Minister – Mikhail Mishustin

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Thursday that he has tested positive for the new coronavirus, becoming the highest-ranking Russian official known to have gotten infected.

Mishustin told President Vladimir Putin during a video call that he would self-isolate but planned to stay in touch on key policy issues. It wasn’t immediately clear when the two men last met.

Russian President Vladimir Putin in a video call with Mikhail Mishustin – Prime Minister of Russia

His positive test came on the same day that Russia recorded a record 7,099 cases, taking the total number of infections above 100,000.

Mr Mishustin was given the role of prime minister in January and has been actively involved in Russia’s handling of the epidemic. Russian TV showed him telling President Vladimir Putin of his diagnosis.

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“I have just learned that the test on the coronavirus I took was positive,” the prime minister said during the video call.

Mr Mishustin suggested that First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov should take his place and Mr Putin agreed. Mr Mishustin will now go into self-isolation.

“What’s happening to you can happen to anyone, and I’ve always been saying this,” Mr Putin told him. “You are a very active person. I would like to thank you for the work that has been done so far,” he said.

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In Russia, the prime minister oversees the economy and answers to the president.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, who leads a government panel tasked with managing Russia’s virus oubreak, said Mishustin had undergone regular testing for the virus and strictly observed safety protocols to avoid exposure or spreading the virus.

“It’s a signal to all of us – let’s drop all that populist talk” about lifting restrictions, Sobyanin said in televised comments.

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Source: Time.com 

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Accra Metropolitan University Lauds Lady Who Makes Plastics with Sugarcane Fibre

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Accra Metropolitan University (Accra Met) has publicly commended a young Ghanaian innovator who is transforming the fight against plastic pollution by producing biodegradable plastics from sugarcane fibre. Her groundbreaking work has caught national attention, including that of the President of the Republic, who recently expressed excitement about the innovation, especially in the context of discussions on a potential ban on single-use plastics.

The President, vocal about Ghana’s need to transition away from plastic dependency, highlighted how innovations like this align with broader goals of sustainability and environmental protection. He noted that such solutions not only support the agenda to restrict harmful plastics but also help reduce reliance on wood, thereby preserving Ghana’s forests and promoting ecological balance.

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At Accra Met, the response has been particularly enthusiastic. The University, known for its strong advocacy in sustainable environment, leadership, and governance, sees the development as a clear embodiment of its core mission. The President of the University, Professor Madam Goski Alabi, praised the innovator’s ingenuity, remarking that her work exemplifies the values Accra Met instills in its community.

“This is exactly the kind of innovation that defines our future,” said Prof. Goski. “As an institution deeply rooted in sustainable leadership, we are thrilled to see young Ghanaians addressing environmental challenges through creativity and science. She is not only helping the environment but also inspiring a new wave of sustainable entrepreneurs.”

Accra Met plans to reach out to the innovator for potential collaboration and to explore ways to integrate her model into educational and community outreach programs. The university believes that amplifying such innovations can accelerate Ghana’s path toward a green economy and a plastic-free future.

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