#IndiaFightsCorona: Delhi-Noida border sealed, some exceptions granted

District Magistrate Gautam Budh Nagar in a tweet wrote: "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."

Some exceptions have been granted for vehicles carrying coronavirus affected patients and others who are directly involved with the fight against the COVID-19.

The District Magistrate of the area noted that several people commuting between Delhi and Noida have tested positive for coronavirus in Noida over the last few days.

"By the report of the health department of Gautam Budh Nagar, it seems there is a probability of transmission in people who commute between Delhi and Noida," the order by the District Magistrate read.

Those who have been exempted include:

• Officials/workers who are directly involved in the fight against the pandemic. Such officials will have to get passes issued from the UP or the Delhi government.
• Small/large transport vehicles carrying essential items
• Ambulance services
• Under Secretaries in the central government who have identity cards issued by the Home Ministry
• Media persons who have been issued a pass by the government
• Doctors who are enrolled for emergency services in Gautam Budh Nagar.