Covid-19 lockdown: Delhi-Noida border sealed; exemption for doctors, ambulance and goods supply

New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh government has ordered complete sealing of the Delhi-Noida border till further orders as a precautionary measure to contain spread of COVID-19 infection in Gautam Budhha Nagar district. The Order issued by the District Magistrate, Gautam Buddha Nagar states that the decision is based on the observation made by the Health Department of the district.

However, relaxation in commutation has been given to government officials directly involved in handling the COVID-19 related services with a valid pass issued by an authorised official. Apart from them, movement of transport vehicles, Ambulance Services, specialist doctors serving in Noida based hospitals shall be allowed.

Delhi: Long queue of vehicles seen on DND Flyway as Police personnel check passes of people commuting through the route. Delhi-Gautam Budh Nagar/Noida border has been completely closed, with certain exceptions, by Gautam Budh Nagar admn as a preventive measure against #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/Wx0qv7l6UR

— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2020

The Central Government Officers above the rank of Deputy Secretary with identity card issued by Ministry of Home Affairs and Media personnel with valid pass issued from the office of Additional Commissioner of Police or District Information Officer, Gautam Buddha Nagar shall be allowed to commute.

Dear residents,
As per the medical department advice, in the larger public interest, as a preventive measure to fight Covid 19, we are closing Delhi-GB nagar/Noida border completely, with following specified exceptions. You are kindly requested to cooperate. StayHome StaySafe? pic.twitter.com/es4ap51XVW

— DM G.B. Nagar (@dmgbnagar) April 21, 2020

Keeping in mind the convenience of media personnel working in Noida, the old system of accepting ID cards shall be in place till 22nd April. This relaxation is valid for media personnel only.