Panaji (Goa) [India], July 17 (ANI): Streets in the capital city of Goa wore a deserted look on Friday as the state observed lockdown in view of a rising number of COVID-19 cases.

The state government has announced 'Janata curfew' between 8 pm and 6 am till August 10 and complete lockdown for three days on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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The state administration has also imposed the ban on movement of all individuals for all non-essential activities between 8 pm to 6 am till August 10.

According to the Union Health Ministry, there are 2,951 COVID-19 cases in the state. (ANI)

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