Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 23 (ANI): Streets in Prayagraj wore a deserted look on Sunday as Uttar Pradesh observed the weekend lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Despite the lockdown, some people were seen venturing out on the roads without a facial mask.

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"Even though the number of deaths due to COVID-19 is increasing, there are some people who are not following the coronavirus norms. A lot of people are still seen on the streets without a mask. They are not waking up to the gravity of the situation," said Nitin, a local.

Another local said that some people are being "reckless" and not following the COVID-19 induced measures.

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According to the Union Health Ministry, there are 48,291 active cases in Uttar Pradesh. (ANI)

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