A moratorium is being introduced in Russia on inspections of enterprises from the register of small and medium-sized businesses, including tax and customs. This was stated by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at a government meeting.

According to the head of the Cabinet, millions of people are employed in the sector of small and medium-sized businesses. Starting in March, a three-month delay is introduced for the payment of insurance premiums, as well as a temporary delay for the payment of rental payments for state and municipal property.

In general, speaking about the instructions relating to the fight against coronavirus, Mikhail Mishustin pointed out that they should be carried out by regions and municipalities as quickly as possible. To do this, it is necessary to create operational departmental headquarters on the ground and adopt urgent action plans. There is no reason to panic due to coronavirus infection, the Prime Minister is sure. "Russia has successful experience in combating epidemics both domestically and in the world, and we will deal with this threat," he said at a government meeting.