Rwanda Imposes Total Lockdown In Kigali As Covid-19 3rd Wave Sweeps Through The Country

Posted by: Eninu William in African News July 15, 2021

Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, has been placed under total lockdown for ten days, beginning July 17, as the country fights a devastating third wave that has seen fatalities rise in recent weeks.

The measures will elapse on July 26. A total of 607 people have died as a result of the illness in Rwanda, with 74 others in critical condition.

President Paul Kagame announced the measures at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday. He prohibited non-essential movements in the capital and the districts of Gicumbi, Burera, Musanze, Kamonyi, Nyagatare, Rwamagana, Rubavu, and Rutsiro.

Rwanda has 14,553 active coronavirus cases as of Wednesday, with a positive rate of 17.5 percent, the highest since the pandemic began.

According to the Rwanda Biomedical Center’s statistics, the current outbreak of illnesses has primarily afflicted Kigali. This accounts for more than half of all recorded cases.

Non-essential businesses, churches, schools, and universities will all close, according to a statement released Wednesday evening.

Authorities also expect employees to work from home, public transportation will be unavailable. Movement will be restricted unless absolutely necessary.

Authorities also asked residents of Kigali to avoid social connections and limit movement to only important tasks. Kigali and some parts of the country have been in a partial lockdown since July 1. The city seemed virtually deserted and people back to their homes.

Inter-district travel bans are in effect in the rest of the country. A 6pm to 4am curfew is also in place.

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