April 29, 2021: mass vaccination against COVID-19 is still ongoing in Rostov Oblast. As of April 28, 300050 region's residents have received COVID-19 vaccinations, and the number of residents who completed the second vaccination phase reached 160347.

According to Rostov Oblast Government, previously Governor Vasily Golubev proposed draft legislation introducing new tax benefits. In particular, the exemptions concern companies and individual entrepreneurs in the areas most affected by COVID-19. It also offers benefits for car owners.

On the eve of Orthodox Easter, Taganrog City Manager Andrei Lisitsky addressed the residents of Taganrog: "Exactly a year ago all of us stayed indoors. Those restrictions disrupted everyone's life. Nowadays we have partially succeeded in slowing the spread of COVID-19 thanks to the vaccine and following Rospotrebnadzor's requirements. Unfortunately, the pandemic has not been fully overcome yet. People are still suffering. Nobody wants to return to previous strict limitations. But much depends upon everyone's responsibility.

This May starts with a ten-day period of public holidays, announced by the President Vladimir Putin. The Russians will celebrate three holidays in a row, including Easter, and Victory Day.

It is especially important to remember and comply with anti-COVID-19 measures these days. We must wear face masks, keep a safe distance from each other, and avoid public places as much as we can. Spend the holidays with your family at home. So we will afford ourselves the strongest possible protection against the danger".

As of April 29, 87502 cases of COVID-19 have been registered in Rostov Oblast, and 78325 persons have already recovered.