June records highest COVID-19 cases (Rwanda)
“The highest number of new COVID-19 infections were recorded in the month of June, according to the weekly Epidemiological Bulletin of July 4 from Rwanda Biomedical Centre.”
COVID-19: Kigali City, eight districts placed under lockdown
Daily Focus / Latest Developments Rwanda The New Times Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“‘The surge in cases has necessitated a lockdown in the city of Kigali and other 8 districts,’ read a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office. ‘Citizens are urged to significantly reduce social interactions, and limit movements to only essential services.'”
Rwanda: We have stepped up COVID-19 vigilance in Karongi, says governor
Latest Developments Rwanda The New Times Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“The Governor of Western Province has said that authorities have rolled out measures to curb COVID-19 violations in Karongi District, which was earlier this week placed under tough restrictions.”
Kagame rallies African leaders on vaccine manufacturing
Latest Developments Rwanda The New Times Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“Kagame who was speaking at the 2-day continental vaccine manufacturing conference disclosed that he had initiated contacts with some vaccine manufacturers specifically focusing on the messenger RNA (mRNA) used by Moderna and Pfizer.”
Economic recovery plans should address gender-based financial exclusion
Analysis and Opinion Rwanda The New Times Op-ed by Milken Institute staff“The government has initiated various programmes that have helped bridge the gender gap, including propelling women to senior leadership position and increased the enrolment of girls in schools among others. However, some challenges have persisted.”
Inmates grateful as COVID-19 vaccination exercise is taken to prisons
Latest Developments Rwanda The New Times Article/Blog post by Milken Institute staff“The exercise started at the Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali, but it is expected to continue to other prisons as vaccines become more available in the country.”
10 things to know about Rwanda’s Covid-19 vaccine distribution plan
Analysis and Opinion Rwanda The New Times Article/Blog post by Milken Institute staff“Rwanda received its first batch of Covid-19 vaccines under the Covax facility on Wednesday, March 3, a big boost to the country’s battle against coronavirus.”
Rwanda crosses one million tests
Latest Developments Rwanda The New Times Article/Blog post by Milken Institute staff“A total of 4,163 COVID-19 sample tests collected in the last 24 hours increased the country’s total number of tests to 1,000,505.”
Why Africa’s equity market declined to a decade low
Analysis and Opinion The New Times Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“African Equity Capital Market activity in 2020 was the lowest it has been in the last decade, recording a significant decline in both volume and value, according to PWC’s latest report.”
Rwanda: New daily COVID-19 cases fall by half
Latest Developments Rwanda The New Times Article/Blog post by John Schellhase“January 2021 was one of the most trying months in the effort to combat COVID-19 in Rwanda, with 6,921 new infections and 104 fatalities confirmed in just 31 days.”
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