Babu said the Coronavirus patient was not providing full details about the places he visited and events he attended.

Malayalam daily Mathrubhumi quoted the collector as saying that among the information hidden by the Gulf returnee include donation of blood by him at Mangaluru.

The latest development has resulted in a total shutdown in the district to curb further spread of the pandemic. They will be shut for two weeks, as per protocol norms.

According to local media reports, after landing from Gulf at the Karipur airport in Kannur, the person travelled to three districts attending two weddings and a funeral.

The Gulf returnee also met two members of the Kerala legislative Assembly, who are now in self quarantine. Finally, he also attended a football match in the town, raising fears that he could have spread the disease further.

Meanwhile, the Kerala Government has come under more pressure with over 1,500 devotees visiting the Kodungallur Sri Kurumbukkavu temple to witness a ritual.