India lockdown amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare: Day 53
On day 53 of the nationwide coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, India's battle with the coronavirus pandemic continues as the number of positive cases jump to 90,927 which includes 53,946 active infections, 34,108 recovered cases, 1 migrant patient, and 2,872 deaths, as per the Health Ministry data. India recorded the highest surge in COVID-19 cases with 4987 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours.
On day 53 of the nationwide coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, India's battle with the coronavirus pandemic continues as the number of positive cases jump to 90,927 which includes 53,946 active infections, 34,108 recovered cases, 1 migrant patient, and 2,872 deaths, as per the Health Ministry data. India recorded the highest surge in COVID-19 cases with 4987 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours.
The third phase of the nationwide lockdown ends today. However, governments is not preparing plans for lockdown 4.0.
Here's a glimpse of activities across India on Day 53 of lockdown.
Solar panel umbrella for police in Ahmedabad
Noida metro preparing for operations (1)
Noida metro preparing for operations (2)
A sticker with a message "Ensure social distancing" being displayed at the entry/exit gates of the metro on the platform. Instructions will be displayed at the Platform to allow to deboard the passengers first and thereafter only to board the train maintaining adequate distance will be displayed. The crowd inside the train, as well as the station/platform, will be monitored through CCTV from OCC by Controllers/ Official on special duty. If more crowds are observed, entry at the station will be restricted through the screening team.
House keeping staff of hospital in Noida
Photo of housekeeping staff working at a hospital in Noida since the coronavirus lockdown was imposed. On Sunday, they climbed to the 18th floor of the district hospital in Sector 39 and threatened to commit suicide. Their allegation was that they didn't get paid for the month of March from the contractor. City's magistrate Uma Shankar rushed to the spot and assured them that they will get their payments.