06 July 2020

Rwanda reopens its airports for scheduled commercial flights!

Rwanda's Ministry of Infrastructure on Saturday (04 July 2020) announced the reopening of the country's airports for scheduled commercial flights on 01 August 2020. All passengers, including those in transit, will be required to show proof of a Covid-19 PCR negative test from a certified laboratory, taken within 72 hours of arriving in Rwanda. For passengers entering Rwanda, a second Covid-19 PCR test will be conducted upon arrival, with results delivered within 24 hours during which time they will remain in designated hotels at own cost.Rwanda closed its airports to commercial flights on 20 March 2020. On 17 June 2020, the Rwanda Airports Company (RAC) opened up airports including the Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali for private and chartered flights.
As of 05 July 2020,
Rwanda has 535 active cases of Covid-19 and three deaths. The cumulative number of confirmed cases is 1105; 567 patients have recovered and been discharged. (WHO)

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