Mangaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): In the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown imposed till July 23, streets in the Dakshina Kannada district here bore a deserted look on Sunday morning.

The state government had allowed relaxation hours between 8 am to 11 am in the week-long total shutdown.

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Most of the shops, barring a few selling essential commodities, were seen closed in the district today. Besides, barricades were also seen stationed at different junctures on the road.

As per Karnataka's COVID-19 information portal, a total of 59,652 coronavirus cases have been reported in the state, including 36,631 active cases and 21,775 recoveries.

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So far, 1,240 people have died due to the infection in the state. (ANI)

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