16 who were visiting a Covid-19 positive person arrested
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has cautioned the public against visiting people in self-isolation in homes.
The warning follows the arrest of 16 people in the night of Tuesday, December 21, who were visiting a Covid-19 positive person in Kicukiro District.
All the violators were subjected to Covid-19 test and three of them turned positive.
RNP spokesperson, Commissioner of Police (CP) John Bosco Kabera said that these are intentional acts that lead to the spread of Covid-19, which will not be tolerated.
“There are some people, who are still undermining the national Covid-19 prevention directives and continue to put the life of others in danger. It is a shame to see such a big number of people mostly young, from different places, some who are Covid-19 positive but decide to hold a gathering,” CP Kabera said.
He thanked members of the public, who continue to support the enforcement against such violations through information sharing.
CP Kabera urged the public to strictly adhere to Covid-19 directives to avoid any associated consequences.
Julien Mahoro Niyingabira, Division Manager, Rwanda Health Communications Centre said that individual responsiveness is key to preventing the spread of the virus.
“The country cannot get Police officers to protect every home or households with Covid-19 cases. Safety is an individual responsibility and that includes abiding by all the health guides including not visiting those in isolation or quarantine,” Niyingabire said.(End)