Commuters between Delhi and Noida to face increase in random Covid tests

  • The scale of random Covid-19 tests at Delhi-Noida border will be increased owing to rising number of cases.

Police personnel at DND Flyway checking commuters entering Noida from Delhi. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)
Police personnel at DND Flyway checking commuters entering Noida from Delhi. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)
Get Launch Updates on
Notify me

The chances of you being made to take a Covid-19 test at the Delhi-Noida borders has increased significantly. This after the Gautam Buddh Nagar district administration announced it would ramp up testing for people coming in from Delhi.

While the random tests for commuters between Delhi and Noida have been taking place for some time, authorities may have felt the need to increase such tests in the wake of sky-rocketing cases in both Delhi as well as in the state of Uttar Pradesh. "Number of Covid tests will be increased in areas bordering Delhi. For people commuting to and from the national capital, the random tests for the virus will be conducted," District Magistrate Suhas LY said on Thursday.

Also check these Vehicles

Find more Cars
Mahindra Ekuv100 (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
BatteryCapacity Icon40 kWh Range Icon150 Km
₹ 8.25 - 10 Lakhs
Alert Me When Launched
Mahindra S204 (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
₹ 12 Lakhs
Alert Me When Launched
Lexus Ux 300e (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
BatteryCapacity Icon 54.3kWh Range Icon400 km
₹ 75 - 85 Lakhs
Alert Me When Launched
Hyundai Kona Electric 2024 (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
BatteryCapacity Icon64.8 kWh Range Icon418 Km
₹ 25 Lakhs
Alert Me When Launched
Maruti Suzuki Xl5 (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
Engine Icon998 cc FuelType IconPetrol
₹ 5 Lakhs
Alert Me When Launched
Tata Sierra Ev (HT Auto photo)
UPCOMING
BatteryCapacity Icon69 kWh Range Icon420 Km
₹ 25 - 30 Lakhs
Alert Me When Launched

While Uttar Pradesh has reported around 20,000 daily cases, Delhi - despite its significantly smaller geographical area - has been reporting around 16,000 daily Covid-19 cases.

On Thursday, Delhi announced a weekend curfew which would be over and above the night curfew already in place. Movement of people between Friday night (10pm) and Monday morning would be restricted although emergency personnel and frontline workers are exempted. There are also exemptions for patients and travelers bound for other states but only on producing valid documents.

In the light of increasing Covid-19 cases, the measures at Delhi borders are being tightened with the city as well as neighbouring states attempting several ways to break the chain of Covid-19 transmission.

(With inputs from PTI)

Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape.

First Published Date: 16 Apr 2021, 09:24 AM IST
NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS

Check Latest Offers

Please provide your details to get Personalized Offers

Choose city
+91 | Choose city
Choose city
Select a dealer

Want to get the best price for your existing car?

Powered by: Spinny Logo
By clicking "View Offers" you Agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy
Dear Name

Please verify your mobile number.

+91 | Choose city
Couldn't verify the OTP.
It's either expired or it's incorrect.