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Rwanda: How-19 Covid Restrictions Could Affect Rwanda's Education
New Times, 15 February 2021
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Rwanda: Rwanda Begins Vaccinating Vulnerable Against Covid-19
East African, 15 February 2021
Rwanda has started its first phase of vaccination against Covid-19 with the limited 1,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine administered to high-risk groups, including frontline… Read more »
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Rwanda: Covid-19 - Govt Rolls Out Mass Testing for Symptomatic Kigali Residents
New Times, 14 February 2021
Health authorities on Sunday, February 14, rolled out a mass testing exercise for Kigali city residents who present symptoms of Covid-19. Read more »
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Rwanda: Rwanda Rolls Out Covid Vaccination to High-Risk Groups
New Times, 14 February 2021
The Government of Rwanda has kicked off the national vaccination programme for Covid-19, starting with health care staff as part of the high-risk groups, the Ministry of Health… Read more »
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Rwanda: Government Pledges Safety as Covid-19 Vaccine Roll Out Nears
New Times, 4 February 2021
The Ministry of Health has promised that it will undertake all necessary precautionary measures to ensure that people are safe while being vaccinated for Covid-19. Read more »
Rwanda Rolls Out Covid-19 Vaccine Amid Mass Testing Exercise
The government has kicked off the national vaccination programme for Covid-19, starting with healthcare workers as part of the high-risk groups, the health ministry has said. A massive testing exercise has been rolled out for Kigali residents displaying Covid-19 symptoms, as well as the contacts of Covid-19 patients. This exercise is expected to guide the process of easing restrictions and reopening the economy. Rwanda is reportedly targeting to vaccinate 20% of the population in 2021 and eight million people in two years. As of February 15, 2021 Rwanda recorded 17,343 Covid-19 cases, 14,792 recoveries and 239 deaths.
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The government, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme has deployed three 'THOR UVC' robots, which are expected to play a crucial role in infection prevention ... Read more »
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An acute surge in Covid-19 cases specifically in Kigali, has necessitated another lockdown. Under the new guidelines, citizens are urged to significantly reduce social interactio Read more »
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The National Electoral Commission has set the local government elections to begin on February 6 and conclude on March 2, 2021, after the calendar was approved by a cabinet meeting. ... Read more »
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Public transport will resume with buses operating at full capacity for seated passengers and at 50% for standing passengers, after a spike in Covid-19 cases saw the service ... Read more »
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The city has announced tough penalties that include fines and detention for non-compliance of directives meant to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Traders and service ... Read more »
