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01 Jun 2021 | 10:40 AM UTC

Rwanda: Authorities extend COVID-19 restrictions through July 1 /update 22

Rwanda extends COVID-19 domestic and international restrictions through July 1; 22:00-04:00 nationwide curfew in effect.

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Officials have extended domestic and entry and exit restrictions through July 1 starting June 1, as part of the government's efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The nationwide 22:00-04:00 curfew remains in effect except in Karongi District, where movement is prohibited from 19:00-04:00. Authorities also stated that movement between Kigali and other provinces and between the country's districts may continue.

In addition, officials are implementing the following measures:

  • Businesses must close at 21:00.

  • All bars remain closed; however, restaurants and cafes are allowed to operate until 21:00 at no more than 50-percent capacity.

  • Sporting centers shall be allowed to resume gradually while pools and spas remain closed except for hotels.

  • Public transport will maintain operations at a maximum of 75-percent capacity.

  • Physical meetings may resume at a maximum of 30-percent venue capacity; COVID-19 testing is required for meetings of more than 20 persons.

  • Public offices will remain open at a maximum of 50-percent capacity.

  • Private business will continue with essential staff at no more than a 50-percent capacity; markets and malls will remain open for essential vendors.

  • Tourism activity will continue in strict adherence with COVID-19 health guidelines.

International travel
International passengers arriving and departing Kigali International Airport (KGL) must present a negative result from a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken within 72 hours prior to departure. Arriving travelers may be forced to take a PCR test and quarantine at a designated hotel for 24 hours while waiting for the result. Land borders remained closed to passenger traffic.

Authorities said that the aforementioned measures will be reviewed on a monthly basis.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Resources

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Twitter)
Ministry of Health
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World Health Organization (WHO)

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