coronavirus
Omicron: New Variant, Same Message
It is almost three months, since the new, Omicron variant, was discovered by South African scientists, tracking SARS-CoV-2. For health authorities around the world, it is a case…
Eight Medics Arrested Over COVID-19 Vaccines Mismanagement
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested eight medics who are allegedly charged with crimes of mismanagement of COVID-19 vaccines and theft of equipment used in testing its virus. The…
COVID-19: Rwanda Could Return to New Normal Soon – Minister Mpunga
The Ministry of Health has revealed that Rwanda is currently on the right track towards returning to a new normal based on the availability, the current uptake of COVID-19…
Almost There: Only 400,000 Eligible Rwandans Yet to Take COVID-19 Jab
The Ministry of Health has revealed that a large percentage of Rwandans among the targeted population for vaccination against COVID-19 have received a jab. Rwanda has targeted to vaccinate…
Local Journalists Believe Media Role Is Vital in Fighting COVID-19
Rwandan journalists say that the media played and has to continue playing a significant role of educating, informing the communities on the COVID-19 in an endless war against the…
COVID-19: Vaccination Becomes Indispensable In Rwanda
Amidst skyrocketing numbers of the new cases, Rwanda has set new measures to prevent further spread of COVID-19 which makes the full vaccination against the pandemic indispensable. According to…
COVID-19: RDB Closes 10 Hotels, Restaurants Over Failure to Observe Preventive Measures
The Rwanda Development Board(RDB) has temporarily closed and/or warned a dozen of hotels and restaurants which have failed to observe COVID-19 preventive measures that were put in…
Why Rwanda Reduced Booster Dose Waiting Period to 3 Months
The upsurge in Covid-19 cases in a few days and the fast-spreading Omicron variant prompted the government to reduce the waiting period to receive a booster shot from…
13,000 People Arrested for Breaking COVID-19 Preventive Measures This Festive Season
Police has said that it has been difficult for some people to continue observing COVID-19 preventive measures during the festive season that started with the ongoing Christmas period. CP…
Please Take The Vaccine – Religious Leaders Tell Followers
Rwanda religious leaders have called on all citizens to take COVID-19 seriously during the festive season in order to avoid a further spike in new cases of infections. The…
COVID-19 In Christmas: New, Tight Measures Remind Rwandans to ‘Enjoy Responsibly’
The latest measures meant to prevent more spread of COVID-19 have been received with a message that once again, end of year festivities including Christmas will be celebrated under…
Gov’t Explains Rationale Behind New Covid-19 Restrictions
The Minister of Health, Dr. Daniel Ngamije said the decision by a cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame to review existing Covid-19 measures and introduce slightly tightened restrictions…
