What's the government response timeline for Rwanda?

The Rwandan government hastened safety measures against coronavirus and were consistent in reminding Rwanda citizens to be more vigilant on preventing novel coronavirus. https://www.afro.who.int/news/rwanda-hastens-safety-measures-against-novel-coronavirus https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1516513/coronavirus-rwanda-closes-churches-schools https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=40

Airport Screening began on January 27th as this bulletin from 06 March states: "The cumulative number of people screened is 1,400,859 at land borders and 61,209 screened at Kigali International Airport (KIA) from 27th January – March 5th, 2o2o." See note on January 31 for more details. Link: https://rbc.gov.rw/fileadmin/user_upload/bulletin/2020/weekely%20bulletin%20coronavirus2.pdf (not archivable)

"Rwanda has intensified prevention by deploying a team of medics who work 24 hours at the International airport using high-tech equipment to screen all passengers and follow up on their travel history."; https://www.afro.who.int/news/rwanda-hastens-safety-measures-against-novel-coronavirus

Health screenings for coronavirus were reported to have begun at Ports of Entry in Rwanda on 11 February 2020. Health and Safety measures were scaled up with screening occurring at all borders from 22 March 2020, to prevent the spread of the virus. https://www.afro.who.int/news/rwanda-hastens-safety-measures-against-novel-coronavirus https://www.osac.gov/Country/Rwanda/Content/Detail/Report/56a32804-d525-4cca-9e99-17f14692b376 https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/rwanda-steps-up-efforts-to-beat-coronavirus/1774728 https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=40

Rwanda instituted a ban on certain public events in Kigali from 8 March 2020 including all concerts and events such as rallies, exhibitions, and trade shows which were suspended until further notice. A total lockdown was placed on the entire country from 21 March 2020. https://www.rbc.gov.rw/fileadmin/user_upload/guide/announcement%20on%20enhanced%20COVID-19%20prevention%20measures.pdf https://www.rbc.gov.rw/fileadmin/user_upload/guide/announcement%20on%20enhanced%20COVID-19%20prevention%20measures.pdf

An order on March 8th banned all public gatherings in Kigali. http://archive.fo/wip/zCVYB

Rwanda confirmed its first case of coronavirus, an Indian citizen who arrived in the East African nation from Mumbai on March 8, according to the Health Ministry. Since then the World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that the tracing of all contacts in Rwanda has been conducted for further management. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-rwanda/rwanda-confirms-first-case-of-coronavirus-health-ministry-idUKKBN2110G0 https://www.afro.who.int/countries/842/news?page=3

Following assessment by the Ministry of Health, the following measures shall be observed for an initial period of two weeks in order to further strengthen the country’s ability to mitigate the risk of COVID19 coronavirus transmission: "Employees should be permitted to work from home wherever possible, in consultation with their employers."; https://www.rbc.gov.rw/fileadmin/user_upload/annoucement/GoR-MOH%20statement%20final.pdf (not archivable)

Rwanda Ministry of Health issued a statement that all "Schools and higher education institutions (both public and private) shall close on Monday, March 16, 2020." https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1516513/coronavirus-rwanda-closes-churches-schools

National Bank of Rwanda announced easing of loan repayment conditions for borrowers affected by the Covid-19: banks are exceptionally allowed to restructure outstanding loans of borrowers temporarily facing cash flow challenges due to Covid-19: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/east-africa/2020/03/23/central-bank-of-rwanda-takes-measures-to-mitigate-the-economic-impact-of-covid-19/

"Additional containment measures are in place nationwide as of Friday. All schools, places of worship, and large gatherings are temporarily suspended." http://archive.fo/G32Q5

"All unnecessary movements outside the home have been banned for an initial two weeks except for essential services such as health care and shopping for groceries." [ https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-rwanda-imposes-africas-first-lockdown/a-52878787] [ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1241412264193937412?s=20]

Rwanda instituted a ban on certain public events in Kigali from 8 March 2020 including all concerts and events such as rallies, exhibitions, and trade shows which were suspended until further notice. A total lockdown was placed on the entire country from 21 March 2020. https://www.rbc.gov.rw/fileadmin/user_upload/guide/announcement%20on%20enhanced%20COVID-19%20prevention%20measures.pdf https://www.rbc.gov.rw/fileadmin/user_upload/guide/announcement%20on%20enhanced%20COVID-19%20prevention%20measures.pdf

"All unnecessary movements outside the home have been banned for an initial two weeks except for essential services such as health care and shopping for groceries. Motos are not permitted to carry passengers. Other public transport within cities will only operate for essential movement, with all passengers one meter apart." [ https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-rwanda-imposes-africas-first-lockdown/a-52878787] [ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1241412264193937412?s=20]

All members of the public are to remain at home unless they are essential workers, or need to get essential items. http://archive.fo/wip/3F6yT

"Travel between different cities and districts of the country is not permitted, except for medical reasons or essential services." [ https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-rwanda-imposes-africas-first-lockdown/a-52878787] [ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1241412264193937412?s=20]

RWANDA - published 22.04.2020 1. Flights to Kigali International Airport (KGL) are suspended. 2. Nationals and residents of Rwanda will be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine at designated locations. "Effective immediately and valid for an initial two-week period, the country's borders are closed to foreign nationals. Returning Rwandans will be subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine period in designated locations. The border closure does not apply to cargo." https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/325536/rwanda-authorities-close-borders-as-of-march-21-update-3

Health screenings for coronavirus were reported to have begun at Ports of Entry in Rwanda on 11 February 2020. Health and Safety measures were scaled up with screening occurring at all borders from 22 March 2020, to prevent the spread of the virus. https://www.afro.who.int/news/rwanda-hastens-safety-measures-against-novel-coronavirus https://www.osac.gov/Country/Rwanda/Content/Detail/Report/56a32804-d525-4cca-9e99-17f14692b376 https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/rwanda-steps-up-efforts-to-beat-coronavirus/1774728 https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=40

The Rwandan government ordered Africa's first lockdown effective, 21 March 2020, following the cancellation of all public gatherings in Kigali and school closures across the country. https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1516513/coronavirus-rwanda-closes-churches-schools https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=40

The Rwandan government initially banned public gatherings in Kigali only from 8 March 2020. This was later extended to a national lockdown and closure of its borders from 21 March 2020 onwards. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/321106/rwanda-public-gatherings-banned-in-kigali-due-to-coronavirus-march-8 https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=40

4 May 2020 Rwanda’s government announced (1 May 2020) restrictions will be lifted from 4 May 2020, although some measures will be maintained. A curfew will be enforced from 20:00 local time (18:00GMT) to 05:00. All schools will remain closed until September and border crossings will remain closed except for cargo and returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. Markets will reopen at half capacity, while hotels and restaurants will close by 19:00 local time. Sports facilities, gyms, bars, places of worship will remain closed, but individual sporting activities are allowed in open spaces. Commuters will have to adhere to social distancing in public transport, but travel across provinces is not permitted. https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0zdet/rwanda Public and private businesses will resume with essential staff not exceeding 50% of all employees. Employers will provide masks for all employees while at work. https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi

4 May 2020 Rwanda’s government announced (1 May 2020) restrictions will be lifted from 4 May 2020, although some measures will be maintained. A curfew will be enforced from 20:00 local time (18:00GMT) to 05:00. All schools will remain closed until September and border crossings will remain closed except for cargo and returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. Markets will reopen at half capacity, while hotels and restaurants will close by 19:00 local time. Sports facilities, gyms, bars, places of worship will remain closed, but individual sporting activities are allowed in open spaces. Commuters will have to adhere to social distancing in public transport, but travel across provinces is not permitted. https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0zdet/rwanda Public and private businesses will resume with essential staff not exceeding 50% of all employees. Employers will provide masks for all employees while at work. https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi

4 May 2020 Rwanda’s government announced (1 May 2020) restrictions will be lifted from 4 May 2020, although some measures will be maintained. A curfew will be enforced from 20:00 local time (18:00GMT) to 05:00. All schools will remain closed until September and border crossings will remain closed except for cargo and returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. Markets will reopen at half capacity, while hotels and restaurants will close by 19:00 local time. Sports facilities, gyms, bars, places of worship will remain closed, but individual sporting activities are allowed in open spaces. Commuters will have to adhere to social distancing in public transport, but travel across provinces is not permitted. Weddings are not allowed. All places of worship will remain closed. Unnecessary movements are strongly discouraged. However, people can visit their loved ones while maintaining strict hygiene measures so as not to contaminate each other, especially those at higher risk. Movement out of homes is permitted, including individual exercise (walking or jogging) before 8pm. However, it is not permitted to exercise or gather in groups. https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0zdet/rwanda

Weddings are not allowed. All places of worship will remain closed. Unnecessary movements are strongly discouraged. However, people can visit their loved ones while maintaining strict hygiene measures so as not to contaminate each other, especially those at higher risk. Movement out of homes is permitted, including individual exercise (walking or jogging) before 8pm. However, it is not permitted to exercise or gather in groups. https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0zdet/rwanda

The Rwandan government announced public transport will be operational, with strict hygiene measures such as mandatory masks, handwashing, as well as appropriate physical distancing between passengers. The use of moto taxis is not permitted for passengers. However motos carrying goods and doing delivery services are allowed to operate. Public and private transport between different provinces and the City of Kigali is not permitted. 4 May 2020 Rwanda’s government announced (1 May 2020) restrictions will be lifted from 4 May 2020, although some measures will be maintained. A curfew will be enforced from 20:00 local time (18:00GMT) to 05:00. All schools will remain closed until September and border crossings will remain closed except for cargo and returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. Markets will reopen at half capacity, while hotels and restaurants will close by 19:00 local time. Sports facilities, gyms, bars, places of worship will remain closed, but individual sporting activities are allowed in open spaces. Commuters will have to adhere to social distancing in public transport, but travel across provinces is not permitted. https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0zdet/rwanda Public and private businesses will resume with essential staff not exceeding 50% of all employees. Employers will provide masks for all employees while at work. https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi

4 May 2020 Rwanda’s government announced (1 May 2020) restrictions will be lifted from 4 May 2020, although some measures will be maintained. A curfew will be enforced from 20:00 local time (18:00GMT) to 05:00. All schools will remain closed until September and border crossings will remain closed except for cargo and returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. Markets will reopen at half capacity, while hotels and restaurants will close by 19:00 local time. Sports facilities, gyms, bars, places of worship will remain closed, but individual sporting activities are allowed in open spaces. Commuters will have to adhere to social distancing in public transport, but travel across provinces is not permitted. Weddings are not allowed. All places of worship will remain closed. Unnecessary movements are strongly discouraged. However, people can visit their loved ones while maintaining strict hygiene measures so as not to contaminate each other, especially those at higher risk. Movement out of homes is permitted, including individual exercise (walking or jogging) before 8pm. However, it is not permitted to exercise or gather in groups. https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0zdet/rwanda

Visiting relatives in another province/city is still prohibited. Public and private transport between different provinces and city of Kigali remain closed. https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi

4 May 2020 Rwanda’s government announced (1 May 2020) restrictions will be lifted from 4 May 2020, although some measures will be maintained. A curfew will be enforced from 20:00 local time (18:00GMT) to 05:00. All schools will remain closed until September and border crossings will remain closed except for cargo and returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. Markets will reopen at half capacity, while hotels and restaurants will close by 19:00 local time. Sports facilities, gyms, bars, places of worship will remain closed, but individual sporting activities are allowed in open spaces. Commuters will have to adhere to social distancing in public transport, but travel across provinces is not permitted. Weddings are not allowed. All places of worship will remain closed. Unnecessary movements are strongly discouraged. However, people can visit their loved ones while maintaining strict hygiene measures so as not to contaminate each other, especially those at higher risk. Movement out of homes is permitted, including individual exercise (walking or jogging) before 8pm. However, it is not permitted to exercise or gather in groups. https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cwlw3xz0zdet/rwanda

Schools and other educational institutions remain closed despite the previous easing of the lockdown: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

Markets have been opened for essential vendors not exceeding 50% of registered traders. Hair salons have opened but will have to apply strict hygiene measures, including appropriate physical distancing. All accommodation establishments, restaurants and cafes with valid tourism operating license or occupational permit from districts or City of Kigali, have reopened. Home delivery of food and beverages from restaurants can continue to operate. Employers must provide staff with masks, which they are to wear at all times while on duty and in public places. Clients not wearing masks must not be admitted into the premises. Hospitality facilities will be open from 6am to 7pm. In-house guests may receive room services beyond 7pm, as long as staff providing these services are resident within the hotels. Restaurants operating within a hotel must also close by 7pm. All bars, gyms and other recreational facilities remain closed. Link: https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi

Public transport is now operational, with strict hygiene measures such as mandatory masks, handwashing, as well as appropriate physical distancing between passengers. https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi Service providers are required to clearly indicate with the use of signs, permitted passenger seats on buses. All passengers should adhere to the new rules. Link:

Visiting relatives in another province/city is still prohibited. Public and private transport between different provinces and city of Kigali remain closed. https://www.gov.rw/koronavirusi

All land borders are closed, except to returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/rwanda

The Rwandan Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has announced a series of tax exemptions as part of efforts to support different sectors of the economy to recover from the effects of COVID 19 pandemic. Pay As You Earn (PAYE) will be waived for a period of six months from April to September for teachers in private schools earning up to 150,000 Rwandan francs net salary (about 161 U.S. dollars), a statement issued by the ministry said. The waiver will also apply for a period of three months from April to June for employees of companies operating in the tourism and hotel sector who earn up to 150,000 Rwandan francs net salary, the statement said. The government also exempted masks made in Rwanda to prevent COVID-19 spread from paying Value Added Tax (VAT). Link: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/10/c_139045597.htm

An extraordinary Cabinet meeting via video conference was chaired today by His Excellency Paul KAGAME, President of the Republic of Rwanda. The Cabinet reviewed existing measures to further contain spread of the COVID – 19 pandemic and approved the following measures effective immediately. These measures will be reviewed after 15 days upon a health assessment. - Schools will remain closed until September 2020. https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223

An extraordinary Cabinet meeting via video conference was chaired today by His Excellency Paul KAGAME, President of the Republic of Rwanda. The Cabinet reviewed existing measures to further contain spread of the COVID – 19 pandemic and approved the following measures effective immediately. These measures will be reviewed after 15 days upon a health assessment. Public and private businesses will continue with essential staff while other employees continue working from home. All bars will remain closed. https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223

An extraordinary Cabinet meeting via video conference was chaired today by His Excellency Paul KAGAME, President of the Republic of Rwanda. The Cabinet reviewed existing measures to further contain spread of the COVID – 19 pandemic and approved the following measures effective immediately. These measures will be reviewed after 15 days upon a health assessment. Mass gatherings in public spaces and homes are prohibited. Link: https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223 Link: https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223

An extraordinary Cabinet meeting via video conference was chaired today by His Excellency Paul KAGAME, President of the Republic of Rwanda. 1. The Cabinet reviewed existing measures to further contain spread of the COVID – 19 pandemic and approved the following measures effective immediately. These measures will be reviewed after 15 days upon a health assessment. - Funeral gatherings should not exceed 30 persons. - Civil marriage ceremonies will resume but should not exceed 15 persons. Other related ceremonies including church services and receptions are not permitted. Link: https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223

Public and private transport will continue within the same province however transport between different provinces and city of Kigali remain closed. This shall resume on June 1st 2020. Link: https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223

The Government of Rwanda reviewed the lockdown measures in place. Movements are prohibited from 9AM to 5AM. Individual sporting activity in open spaces is permitted however gyms shall remain closed. Link: https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1262467518981115906

The Government of Rwanda reviewed the lockdown measures in place. Movements are prohibited from 9AM to 5AM. Individual sporting activity in open spaces is permitted however gyms shall remain closed. Public and private transport will continue within the same province however transport between different provinces and city of Kigali remain closed. This shall resume on June 1st 2020. Motos are not permitted to carry passengers, but may carry goods and continue to offer delivery services. Regular moto services shall resume on June 1st 2020. Link: https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1262467518981115906

An extraordinary Cabinet meeting via video conference was chaired today by His Excellency Paul KAGAME, President of the Republic of Rwanda. The Cabinet reviewed existing measures to further contain spread of the COVID – 19 pandemic and approved the following measures effective immediately. These measures will be reviewed after 15 days upon a health assessment. Borders will remain closed, except for goods and cargo, as well as returning Rwandan citizens and legal residents. All returnees will be subjected to mandatory quarantine in accordance with existing health guidelines at their own cost. https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223

An extraordinary Cabinet meeting via video conference was chaired today by His Excellency Paul KAGAME, President of the Republic of Rwanda. The Cabinet reviewed existing measures to further contain spread of the COVID – 19 pandemic and approved the following measures effective immediately. These measures will be reviewed after 15 days upon a health assessment. - Mass screening and testing for COVID-19 will continue nationwide. https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223

An extraordinary Cabinet meeting via video conference was chaired today by His Excellency Paul KAGAME, President of the Republic of Rwanda. The Cabinet reviewed existing measures to further contain spread of the COVID – 19 pandemic and approved the following measures effective immediately. These measures will be reviewed after 15 days upon a health assessment. - Mass screening and testing for COVID-19 will continue nationwide. https://www.primature.gov.rw/index.php?id=131&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=909&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&cHash=7e1a5a53ce7c4bee9514377b34947223

After reassessment, transportation between provinces and the City of Kigali, as well as passenger moto services, will remain closed until further notice in the interest of public health. Further Covid-19 measures will be announced by Cabinet on Tuesday 2 June. Link: https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267207894430298115

Schools will remain closed until Sep 2020. /web/20200623020730/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128

Public and private businesses will continue with essential staff while others are asked to work from home. /web/20200623020730/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128

Mass gatherings in public spaces and homes are prohibited. We infer that public events are therefore cancelled. /web/20200623020730/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128

Funeral gatherings should not exceed 30 and civil marriage ceremonies should not exceed 15 people. /web/20200623020730/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128

Public and private transport will continue between all provinces except between Rusizi and Rubavu. Transport of goods will continue across all places. /web/20200623020730/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128

Movements are prohibited between 9 PM to 5 AM. Non contact sports are permitted although gyms are closed. /web/20200623020730/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128

Motos are permitted to carrying passengers except between provinces of Rusizi and Rubavu. /web/20200623020730/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128

Borders remain closed, except to Rwandan citizens who will be subjected to mandatory quarantine upon arrival. /web/20200623020730/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1267967294887600128

Schools will remain closed until Sep 2020. /web/20200623012931/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170

Private and public businesses can reopen with essential employees, others to continue working from home. /web/20200623012931/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170

Mass gathering in public places and at home are prohibited. Gaming activites are prohibited. Thus it is inferred that public events stand cancelled (see C4 notes for further details.) /web/20200623012931/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170

Religious weddings, burials and funeral gatherings should not exceed more than 30 people. Civil marriage ceremonies should not exceed 15 people. /web/20200623012931/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170

Public and private transport between provinces shall continue except between Rusizi and Rubavi provinces (only goods and cargo allowed). /web/20200623012931/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170

Movements are prohibited between 9 PM to 5 AM. /web/20200623012931/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170

Domestic and international tourism for visitors travelling on chartered flights will resume. Public and private transport between provinces will also resume. /web/20200623012931/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170

Borders will remain closed except to Rwandan citizens, who will be subjected to quarantine upon arrival. /web/20200623012931/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170

Mass screening and testing for COVID will continue nationwide. /web/20200623012931/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170

Schools will remain closed until Sep 2020. /web/20200623012931/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1273030174800519170

On June 25th Rwanda re-imposed a 15-day lockdown in six villages of the capital Kigali, as part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, local media reported on Friday. This came following an analysis carried out by the Health Ministry on COVID-19 in the country, according to The New Times newspaper that cited a Health Ministry statement. The measure taken on Thursday followed a trend of new cases of the virus were detected in the capital Kigali. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/rwanda-reinstates-covid-19-lockdown-in-parts-of-capital/1891116

During the lockdown period, both private and public employees based in the six villages are asked to work from home, while movements between the villages will be banned with the exception of those having health reasons or other considerable situations. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/rwanda-reinstates-covid-19-lockdown-in-parts-of-capital/1891116

Reference to limited repatriation flights on US embassy website indicates borders are still largely closed https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/

PAYE waiver lasts till September for teachers, and till June for everyone else. See note from May 10 Link: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/10/c_139045597.htm

Rwanda has today begun random COVID-19 street testing in Kigali City. Dubbed “Drive through COVID-19 testing,” the movement will test over 5000 people with the aim of getting factual information on the status of COVID-19 in Kigali City and amongst people entering Kigali from different provinces to lead to tactical response to the pandemic. “This exercise will be repeated every after two weeks. The outcomes will help in taking proper reactive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic,” says RBC Director General, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana https://www.rbc.gov.rw/index.php?id=100&tx_news_pi1%255Bnews%255D=570&tx_news_pi1%255Bday%255D=3&tx_news_pi1%255Bmonth%255D=7&tx_news_pi1%255Byear%255D=2020&cHash=b7763e0c13d9a169d6fa82c26b1d36f8

Schools to remain closed until September 2020 - policy continued. /web/20200717033949/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628

Public and private businesses can reopen with essential staff, and others working from home. Note that bars are still closed - but no other business seems to be on the prohibited list. Hence we opt for 0 over 2. /web/20200717033949/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628

Mass gathering in public places remains banned. Sporting activities are allowed to reopen, but with no spectators. /web/20200717033949/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628

Mass gatherings in both public and private setting is banned. Religious weddings, burials and funeral gatherings should not exceed more than 30 people. Civil marriage ceremonies should not exceed 15 people. /web/20200717033949/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628

Motos are allowed to carry passengers, under appropriate social distancing and strict hygiene. /web/20200717033949/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628

Movement between 9 PM-5 AM is restricted. Movement in previously locked down Rusizi district shall resume, but movement between this region and the outside is controlled. /web/20200717033949/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628

Movement in previously locked down Rusizi district shall resume, but movement between this region and the outside is restricted. /web/20200717033949/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628

Borders shall remain closed, except for citizens, goods and cargo. /web/20200717033949/ https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1283523263302426628

Schools will only re-open in September. https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1288585686581485569

Public and private businesses will continue with essential workers, while other workers continue working from home. Gyms shall remain prohibited. All bars remain closed. https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1288585686581485569

Mass gathering in public spaces and homes are prohibited. https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1288585686581485569

Civil marriage shall not exceed 15 people, religious ceremony shall not exceed 30 people. https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1288585686581485569

According to the statement on cabinet decisions of July 29th 2020, movements are prohibited from 9p.m. to 5 a.m. https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1288585686581485569

On July 20, the Ministry of Local Governments announced the lockdown of Tetero, Indamutsa, and Intiganda villages in Tetero cell, Muhima sector, Nyarugenge district. The lockdown will last for at least 15 days. The Ministry of Local Governments also announced that the lockdown of Kamabuye, Zuba, and Nyenyeri villages in Kicukiro district will continue. https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/

Land borders remain closed, except for goods and cargo and returning Rwanda citizents. https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1288585686581485569

Support to vulnerable households takes the form of a food distribution program (door-to-door provision of basic food stuffs every three days), cash transfers to casual workers, subsidized access to agricultural inputs, and measures to ensure poor households’ access to basic health and education. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

On July 28, the Rwanda Biomedical Centre started offering voluntary COVID-19 tests on request, including for passengers on arriving and departing flights. https://rw.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-information/

Government aid includes income support through cash transfers to casual workers. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Support to vulnerable households via door-to-door food distribution, subsidised access to agricultural inputs and measures to ensure basic health and education services. https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Schools to remain closed until Sep 2020. https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1288585686581485569/photo/1

Schools to remain closed to allow for further health assessments and thoroughly prepare for the resumption of in-person classes. https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1294412358656364544/photo/2

Public and private sector offices not to exceed 50% capacity, employees to work from home on a rotational basis. https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1294412358656364544/photo/2

Mass public gatherings are prohibited. https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1294412358656364544/photo/2

Wedding ceremonies not to exceed 15 people. Funerals not to exceed 30 people. https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1294412358656364544/photo/2

All movements prohibited between 9pm and 5am. https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1294412358656364544/photo/2

Movements of goods and people in Rusizi district permitted. Movements between Rusizi and other districts prohibited. https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1294412358656364544/photo/2

Land borders remain closed except for goods and cargo as well as returning Rwandan citizens and permanent residents. https://twitter.com/PrimatureRwanda/status/1294412358656364544/photo/2

Rwanda temporarily closed two major markets in its capital Kigali from 17 August to at least 24 August due to a spike of infections in that area. http://archive.vn/jzxIm