{"id":42685,"date":"2021-01-18T19:33:22","date_gmt":"2021-01-18T19:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/kigali-city-put-under-lockdown\/"},"modified":"2021-01-21T05:33:44","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T05:33:44","slug":"kigali-city-put-under-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/kigali-city-put-under-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Kigali City put under total lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

The resolution of the virtual cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame is part of stringent measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic which has been on steady rise. <\/p>\n

Kigali city has been the major hotspot for surging Coronavirus cases where 862 COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths were recorded between 11th January to 17th January 2021. <\/p>\n

\u201cUpon health assessment of the recent unprecedented rise in cases, deaths and transmission rates in the community, the cabinet called on Rwandans to heighten vigilance in observing COVID-19 health guidelines in order to slow the spread of the virus,\u201d reads part of a statement released by the Office of the Prime Minister. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe surge in cases specifically in the City of Kigali has necessitated a lockdown. Citizens are urged to significantly reduce social interactions and limit movements only to essential services,\u201d adds the statement. <\/p>\n

{{Specific measures in the City of Kigali }} <\/p>\n

a) Unnecessary movements including visits outside home are prohibited except for essential services including medical\/ healthcare, food shopping, banking etc and for the personnel performing such services. All movements will require an approved permit from Rwanda National Police. A complete list of essential services will be shared by the Ministry of Local Government. <\/p>\n

b) Travel between Kigali and other provinces and districts of the country is not permitted, except for essential services and tourism (tourists must possess negative Covid-19 test results). <\/p>\n

c) Public transport is prohibited, however transportation of food and essential goods will continue to function. Motos and bicycles are not permitted to carry passengers, but may offer delivery services. <\/p>\n

d) All employees (public and private) shall work from home, except for those providing essential services. <\/p>\n

e) Businesses are closed, except distribution and delivery services as well as those selling food, medicine, (pharmacies), hygiene and cleaning products, fuel, and other essential items but will operate at 30% capacity. Businesses permitted to operate must close by 6pm. <\/p>\n

f) Restaurants and caf\u00e9s will only provide take-away service.
\ng) All schools (public and private) including universities are closed however remote learning is encouraged. <\/p>\n

h) Places of worship are closed. <\/p>\n

i) Kigali International Airport will remain open, arriving passengers must present a negative PCR taken within 120 hours prior to their first departure. Departing passengers must present a negative PCR test before departure. <\/p>\n

j) Designated hotels for arriving passengers will remain open under strict COVID-19 prevention measures. RDB will share complete list of approved hotels. <\/p>\n

k) Tourism activity will continue in strict adherence with COVID-19 health guidelines. This includes hotels, tour operators and transport services facilitating guests. Tourists and service providers shall inform RDB of itineraries. <\/p>\n

l) Hotels will only host essential conferences upon written approval from RDB. Detailed guidelines will be provided by RDB. <\/p>\n

m) Farming will continue for the ongoing agricultural season while observing COVID-19 control measures. <\/p>\n

n) Funeral gatherings should not exceed 15 persons. <\/p>\n

{{Measures in the remaining part of the country }}<\/p>\n

a) Movements are prohibited from 6pm to 4pm.<\/p>\n

b) Places of worship are closed.<\/p>\n

c) Schools will continue while respecting COVID-19 control measures.<\/p>\n

d) All social gatherings and events including religious wedding ceremonies, receptions, meetings, and conferences are prohibited. <\/p>\n

e) Public gyms and swimming pools shall be restricted from the public with the exception of tested guests staying at hotels. <\/p>\n

f) Attendance at a wake \/ vigil (Ikiriyo) should not exceed 10 people at any one time. <\/p>\n

g) Funeral gatherings should not exceed 15 persons. <\/p>\n

h) Gaming activities remain prohibited. <\/p>\n

These measures will take effect immediately to be reviewed after 15 days upon a health assessment. <\/p>\n

Related story: https:\/\/en.igihe.com\/news\/article\/total-lockdown-looms-if-violation-of-covid-19-preventive-measures-persists<\/p>\n

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