Rwanda has imposed a 15-day lockdown on its capital, Kigali, as the country battles a second wave of coronavirus cases that has resulted in “unprecedented deaths and transmission rates”.
This is the capital’s second lockdown since the outbreak of the pandemic.
The government had in March enacted a countrywide lockdown that lasted 45 days.
In a statement on Monday night, the government said all movements outside homes in the capital will require an approved permit from the police, except for essential service providers.
Travel between Kigali and other provinces and districts will not be permitted, except for essential services and tourism. Tourists must have Covid-19 negative certificates.
