Zurabov said Russia's system of health checks for migrant workers has all but stopped functioning.
Zurabov said his ministry will conduct tests on ordinary Russians, migrants, and prisoners to determine the extent of the problem.
Approximately 10 million illegal immigrants live in Russia.
(Reuters)
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