Rwanda has loosened restrictions after 45 days of coronavirus lockdown, even though a nationwide night-time curfew will be enforced and movement in and out of the capital, Kigali, is prohibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Monday, roads in Kigali were busy again, in a city considered to be a hotspot for infections. People are adhering to mandatory mask wearing and social distancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many are happy that normal life has resumed but there is discontent that fares in public transport have been hiked after buses were ordered to carry half of their capacity to ensure social distancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elise Mukamabano said the cost of a one-way 20km (12.4 miles) trip to Kigali, where she works in a restaurant, has doubled to 750 Rwandan francs ($0.90).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is another burden after more than one month stuck home earning nothing,\u201d she told the BBC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aim\u00e9 Fran\u00e7ois Nduwumwe said he is excited to reopen his computer-selling business \u201cafter 45 hard days at home\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am very happy, being out and able to hustle again is what matters most to me,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bars, sports facilities, schools and churches remain closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rwanda has so far recorded 259 coronavirus cases and no fatalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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