An extraordinary cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, chaired by President Paul Kagame resolved that hotels be allowed to host gatherings, meetings and conferences effective immediately.

Tourism activities, meetings and all sorts of public gatherings at hotels have been banned since March 21st when the government imposed a total countrywide lockdown to contain the spread of Covid-19.

"Hotels shall continue operations and are encouraged to participate in domestic tourism promotion and offer conference services," the statement reads in part.

The statement stressed that all services offered at hotels must be offered in adherence with health guidelines.

The resolutions are expected be reviewed in fifteen days upon a health assessment, according to the cabinet statement.