Prayagraj wears deserted look as UP observes weekend lockdown to curb COVID-19
Aug 23, 2020
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 23 : 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.
"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.
According to the Union Health Ministry, there are 48,291 active cases in Uttar Pradesh.
