Russian FM self-isolating after coronavirus patient contact

Moscow, Oct 28 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has the coronavirus, the Sputnik news agency reported, citing the Russian Foreign Ministry.

"Because of the contact with a person who has COVID-19, Sergei Lavrov will self-isolate. Visits and meetings that were planned will be postponed," the ministry said, according to the report, Xinhua news agency reported on Tuesday.

Lavrov is feeling well, it added.

( With inputs from IANS )

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