GHAZIABAD: The reducing number of active cases has raised hopes of the unlock process starting in Noida and Ghaziabad this week.
Active cases in Ghaziabad came down to 631 on Saturday while in Noida, it was 610.
As per state government’s directive, curfew will be lifted in districts with less than 600 active cases.
So far, curbs have been eased in 61 of the 75 districts of the state.
Ghaziabad chief medical officer NK Gupta said that in the past 5 days the district has registered a decline in active cases.
“From 1,025 active cases on June 1, it came down to 631 on Saturday.
This has brightened the prospect for lifting of the curfew in the district.
However, a decision in this regard will be taken by the district magistrate (DM) once the active cases are below 600.
Given the trend, it is likely next week,” Gupta said.
Newly appointed DM RK Singh said that a decision will be taken after consulting the state government.
“Once active cases are below 600, a decision will be taken keeping the state government in loop.
I will review the situation once I take charge completely,” Singh said.
In Noida, active cases were 947 on June 1, which came down to 843 the following day and on Saturday, it was 610.
Meanwhile, the trader community, which was the worst affected due to the lockdown, expressed hope that the curfew will be lifted soon.
“Our business has suffered the most due to the lockdown which was necessary at that time.
But since cases are on a decline now, we hope that the curfew is lifted soon,” said Anirudh Vasistha from Vaishali Udyog Vyapar Mandal.
Ghaziabad on Saturday reported 25 new cases and one death and with this total case so far has reached 55,218 and toll 448.
In the last 24-hours 64 people were discharged and the total discharged so far is 54139.
A total of 13,340 people were vaccinated on Saturday across 62 government centres in Ghaziabad.
Gautam Budh Nagar on Saturday registered 43 new Covid cases and two deaths.
About 12,294 people were vaccinated in Noida and Greater Noida on Saturday.