Rwanda bans travel to Kigali as coronavirus deaths increase
Workers from the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) screen passengers at a bus station in Kigali on March 22, 2020. Rwanda has suspended travel to and from its capital over increased Covid cases, effective January 5, 2021. PHOTO | AFP
Rwanda has restricted the movement of people between its capital city Kigali and other districts in its latest bid to curb surging coronavirus infections and deaths.
Effective, Tuesday, January 5, public and private transport to and from its capital Kigali is suspended for 15 days after which the government will issue new guidelines.