Rwanda: Gyms, Swimming Pools Reopen

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Rwanda: Gyms, Swimming Pools Reopen

[New Times] A cabinet meeting held on Friday, November 27, among others gave a green light to gyms and swimming pools after more than 8 months of ban in bid to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.

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