Non-Contact Sport, Car-Free Day Makes Kigali Comeback
Rwanda's bi-monthly mass physical sports exercise and car-free day were among activities which were suspended in March 2020, to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic after the country recorded its first case. However, mass gatherings, which used to bring people together at each of the designated sites in Kigali, and voluntary medical testing sessions were both prohibited to avoid violating guidelines set to avoid the spread of the pandemic. In June, the government gave people greenlight to resume non-contact sports activities in compliance with safety guidelines. Rwanda currently has 4,722 active Covid-19 cases and has recorded 27 deaths.
Residents of Kigali on Car Free Day which returned on September 20.
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Rwanda:
How Sports Facilities Have Helped in Covid-19 Response Plan and Measures
New Times, 15 September 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced an extraordinary global shut-down. Just like a number of sectors, the pandemic's impact on sport has been serious. Mega events and sports leagues… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Covid-19 - Rwanda Registers 31 More Recoveries
New Times, 15 September 2020
Rwanda on Tuesday, September 15, recorded 31 new recoveries of Covid-19 and 22 new cases of the pandemic. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Five Guidelines to Adhere to as Car-Free Day Returns
New Times, 14 September 2020
The Ministry of Sports on Saturday, September 12, announced that Car Free Day exercises will resume effective with September 20, months after the initiative was halted due to… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Govt Changes Covid-19 Curfew to 9pm
New Times, 11 September 2020
An extraordinary cabinet meeting on Thursday, September 10 resolved to push back the night-time curfew to 9 pm across the country. Read more »
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