Kasaragod: Total 14 new cases being reported on Tuesday in southern Kerala, taking the total number of people undergoing treatment to 105.

A health worker was among those infected by the virus, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told reporters after a COVID-19 review meeting.

The Chief Minister said the situation in the northern most Kasaragod district was worrisome as six more positive cases were detected.

Six cases were reported from Kasaragod, three from Kozhikode, one each from Malappuram, Palakkad, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Alappuzha districts, he said.

At least 72,460 people were under observation besides 467 in isolation wards of various hospitals, the chief minister said.

Even though the lockdown was imposed from Monday midnight, people were not cooperating and many were seen moving around in their private vehicles, he said.

Vijayan asked people not to undertake any travel unless in case of emergency.

“Today is the first day of lockdown in the state. This is a first in the state. We need to understand the seriousness of the matter. But many people were wandering around unnecessarily… it seems like people are not interested in following the directions. Many ventured out today,” he said.

Those who come out in their private vehicles should submit an affidavit on the purpose of travel and other details. he said.