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A group of men and boys walk along a road in the village of Chendrayanallur, Tamil Nadu, India. They are all wearing face masks and carrying fishing nets.
This image was taken in Chendrayanallur, a village in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The men and boys in the photo are all wearing face masks and carrying fishing nets. This scene is representative of the precautions that people are taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on India. As of May 2021, the country has reported over 25 million cases and more than 300,000 deaths. The pandemic has exacerbated existing socio-economic inequalities in India, and the country is still struggling to contain the virus.
This photo was taken in March 2021, during a second wave of infections. India is currently in the midst of a third wave, which is proving to be even more deadly than the first two.
The photo was taken by Luke Johnson, a freelance photographer based in New Delhi. Name of the project: India's COVID-19 Crisis
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