India lockdown amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare: Day 52 in pics

On the 51-day of the nationwide coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, India's battle with the coronavirus pandemic continues as the number of positive cases jump to 81,970 which includes 51401 are active and 2,649 are fatalities so far while at least 27,919 people have recovered from the disease, as per the Health Ministry data. Meanwhile, with some relaxations to the lockdown rules migrants workers have been travelling to their home states via special Shramik trains and buses arranged by states for their return.

Zee Media Bureau | May 17, 2020, 00:17 AM IST

On the 52nd day of the nationwide coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, India's battle with the coronavirus pandemic continues as the number of positive cases jump to 85,940 which includes 53,035 active cases, 30,152 cured/discharged cases, 1 migrant patient and 2,752 deaths, as per the Health Ministry data. 3970 new cases and 103 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Recovery rate 35.08%.

The third phase of the nationwide lockdown with "considerable relaxations" is currently in place till May 17. However, governments are also keeping in place necessary curbs so as to not lose all the gains that have been achieved in the battle against the virus.

Here's a glimpse of activities across India on Day 52 of lockdown.

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Patna Junction railway station

Passengers at the Patna Junction railway station maintain social distance during the mandatory screening procedure. Patna Police personnel were also seen guarding the area.

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Noida metro (1)

Noida metro preparations amid the COVID-19 outbreak. A standard protocol to be followed whenever operations start. The date of start shall be decided after GOI and state Govt instructions in this regard.

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Noida metro (2)

Noida metro makes preparations to resume operations with 15 minutes frequency. It will be mandatory for passengers to wear a mask and follow social distancing.

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Kashmiri farmer

A farmer checks out his strawberry fruit in Srinagar as this is the first season fruit in Kashmir, due to COVID-19 pandemic the fruit sellers said that the rates in the market are not good as compared to last year (Photo: Irfan Shah)

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NDRF teams being deployed at two locations in Bengal prior to cyclone

NDRF teams being deployed at two locations in Bengal - Sagar Island and Kakdwip for Cyclone Amphan.

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Vehicles carrying NDRF teams getting deployed at two locations in Bengal

Vehicles carrying NDRF teams which is being deployed at two locations in Bengal - Sagar Island and Kakdwip for Cyclone Amphan.

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NDRF vehicle carrying rescue team to West Bengal for Cyclone Amphan

NDRF vehicle carrying personnel to West Bengal's Sagar Island and Kakdwip for Cyclone Amphan.

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Students from Maharashtra stuck in Delhi prepare to return home

Students from Maharashtra stranded in Delhi waiting for their screening test to be done at Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium before boarding their train is at 8 pm.

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Students waiting outside Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium for screening

Students waiting outside Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium for screening before boarding their train.

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Students wait outside at Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium before boarding train

Students wait outside at Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium for screening before boarding train

Students wait outside at Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium before boarding their special train for Maharashtra.

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Students waiting with their luggage for screening outside Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium

Students from Maharashtra stranded in Delhi waiting for their screening test to be done at Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium before boarding their train is at 8 pm.

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Recovered corona patients honoured

Recovered corona patients were given certificate after getting discharged from PGI Chandigarh.

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Recovered corona patients prepare to return home after being discharged from PGI Chandigarh

Recovered corona patients prepare to return home after being discharged from PGI Chandigarh.

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12 corona positive patient were discharged today fom PGI Chandigarh

12 corona positive patient were discharged today from PGI Chandigarh

PGI Chandigarh se Corona se theek Hue 12 Aaj Apne Ghar Ko ja rahe hain Unka Swagat Phoolon Se Kiya ja raha hai

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Migrant labourers from Sonepat in Haryana going to Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh take rest roadside

Migrant labourers from Sonepat in Haryana going to Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh take rest roadside with their babies.

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Migrant labourers travelling from Sonepat in Haryana to Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh on foot

Migrant labourers travelling from Sonepat in Haryana to Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh amid lockdown.

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Migrant labourers take rest at Haryana-Delhi border

Migrant labourers take rest at Haryana-Delhi border.

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Kids of migrant workers take rest roadside

Kids of migrant workers take rest roadside while travelling back to native place.

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India lockdown amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare: Day 52 in pics

Patna Junction railway station

Passengers at the Patna Junction railway station maintain social distance during the mandatory screening procedure. Patna Police personnel were also seen guarding the area.

Noida metro (1)

Noida metro preparations amid the COVID-19 outbreak. A standard protocol to be followed whenever operations start. The date of start shall be decided after GOI and state Govt instructions in this regard.

Noida metro (2)

Noida metro makes preparations to resume operations with 15 minutes frequency. It will be mandatory for passengers to wear a mask and follow social distancing.

Kashmiri farmer

A farmer checks out his strawberry fruit in Srinagar as this is the first season fruit in Kashmir, due to COVID-19 pandemic the fruit sellers said that the rates in the market are not good as compared to last year (Photo: Irfan Shah)

NDRF teams being deployed at two locations in Bengal prior to cyclone

NDRF teams being deployed at two locations in Bengal - Sagar Island and Kakdwip for Cyclone Amphan.

Vehicles carrying NDRF teams getting deployed at two locations in Bengal

Vehicles carrying NDRF teams which is being deployed at two locations in Bengal - Sagar Island and Kakdwip for Cyclone Amphan.

NDRF vehicle carrying rescue team to West Bengal for Cyclone Amphan

NDRF vehicle carrying personnel to West Bengal's Sagar Island and Kakdwip for Cyclone Amphan.

Students from Maharashtra stuck in Delhi prepare to return home

Students from Maharashtra stranded in Delhi waiting for their screening test to be done at Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium before boarding their train is at 8 pm.

Students waiting outside Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium for screening

Students waiting outside Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium for screening before boarding their train.

Students wait outside at Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium before boarding train

Students wait outside at Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium before boarding their special train for Maharashtra.

Students waiting with their luggage for screening outside Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium

Students from Maharashtra stranded in Delhi waiting for their screening test to be done at Delhi's Ambedkar Stadium before boarding their train is at 8 pm.

Recovered corona patients honoured

Recovered corona patients were given certificate after getting discharged from PGI Chandigarh.

Recovered corona patients prepare to return home after being discharged from PGI Chandigarh

Recovered corona patients prepare to return home after being discharged from PGI Chandigarh.

12 corona positive patient were discharged today fom PGI Chandigarh

PGI Chandigarh se Corona se theek Hue 12 Aaj Apne Ghar Ko ja rahe hain Unka Swagat Phoolon Se Kiya ja raha hai

Migrant labourers from Sonepat in Haryana going to Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh take rest roadside

Migrant labourers from Sonepat in Haryana going to Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh take rest roadside with their babies.

Migrant labourers travelling from Sonepat in Haryana to Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh on foot

Migrant labourers travelling from Sonepat in Haryana to Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh amid lockdown.

Migrant labourers take rest at Haryana-Delhi border

Migrant labourers take rest at Haryana-Delhi border.

Kids of migrant workers take rest roadside

Kids of migrant workers take rest roadside while travelling back to native place.

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