Monday- 26^th July, 2021: Rwanda has extended a lockdown that prohibits unnecessary movements in the capital Kigali and eight other districts as it analyses the Covid situation.

People will still not be able to leave their houses for another five days.

The current lockdown had seen businesses, schools and transport operators close to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Only 15 people are allowed to attend burials as Covid-related fatalities increase.

The extension has been announced for another five days after which a review will be done to determine the gains.