Russian Energy Minister Novak tests positive for Covid-19

Despite the positive test result, the minister will still attend online video conference meeting of Opec+ Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee on Wednesday

Concerns confirmed: Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak puts a protective face mask while attending the Victory Day Parade in Red Square in Moscow, Russia on 24 June
Concerns confirmed: Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak puts a protective face mask while attending the Victory Day Parade in Red Square in Moscow, Russia on 24 JunePhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 18 August 2020, 09:00Updated 18 August 2020, 09:01