The decision is part of resolutions of the cabinet meeting held today chaired by President Paul Kagame.
The lifted lockdown [was initially imposed from 17th till 26th of July 2021.->https://en.igihe.com/news/article/kigali-city-eight-districts-placed-under-lockdown] It was later extended for five days to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Among others, movements between and other provinces and districts of the country are allowed except movements from and to [selected sectors recently placed under lockdown. ->https://en.igihe.com/news/article/rwanda-puts-fifty-sectors-under-lockdown]
Movements are also prohibited from 6p.m through 4a.m while all businesses must close by 5p.m.
Public and private offices are allowed to reopen at 15% capacity while other employees must continue working from home.
Private businesses shall continue operations with essential staff at no more than 50% capacity.
Meetings and conferences are allowed not exceeding 30% of venue capacity, public transport should not exceed 50%, restaurants and cafés are allowed providing takeaway services only.
Civil and religious weddings are also allowed to a maximum of 10 people but all guests must present negative COVID-19 tests within 72 hours.
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