Covid-19 Protocols: Bride Paraded With Wedding Gown [PHOTOS]

Oyinlola Awonuga
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A Rwandan bride has been paraded among those that violated the Covid-19 protocols in her white wedding gown.

According to reports, the bride was paraded in a Kigali stadium for violating Covid-19 protocols.

It would be recalled that authorities in Rwanda had announced new guidelines stipulating fines for people violating health measures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

People will be fined 10,000 Rwandan francs (about $10) for not observing social distancing rules or not wearing face masks.

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The violators will also be held for 24 hours to undergo sensitization aimed at changing their mindsets, the guidelines said. For second-time offenders, the fine will be doubled.

Hosting mass gatherings for events such as birthday parties or bridal and baby showers will lead to a fine of 200,000 Rwandan francs (about $207).

People who attend these events will be liable to pay 25,000 Rwandan francs ($25).

Private businesses using more than 50% of existing employees will be fined 150,000 Rwandan francs (about $155).

Places of worship that reopen without permission will be fined 150,000 Rwandan francs (about $155), while those allowed to reopen will have to pay 100,000 Rwandan francs (about $104) if safety rules are breached.

At the moment Rwanda has 1,779 active COVID-19 patients.

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