Search for COVID testing Surges after 3rd Lockdown

Search for COVID testing has shot up after the 3rd lockdown across the country. How do we know this?

On Google, the Search Index for COVID Tests has been going up since May 16th

May 10th to 16th – 66

May 17th to May 23rd – 69

May 24th to May 30th – 78

May 31st to June 6th – 93

June 7th till date – 100

That is a massive 34 points jump in less than 4 weeks

Which of the Top 5 State has seen the biggest jump?

Delhi – 25 to 100, 75 points jump

Maharashtra – 59 to 81, 22 points jump

Tamil Nadu – 57 to 100, 43 points jump

Gujarat – 92 to 65, (– 33) points drop

Uttar Pradesh – 51 to 100 – 49 points jump

Other States showing big jump

Uttarakhand – 32 to 100, 68 points jump

Haryana – 34 to 100, 66 points jump

Chhattisgarh – 26 to 100, 74 points jump

Punjab – 52 to 100, 48 points jump

Across States, unlock-1 has resulted in significant increase in search for testing. Increase search also indicates people are finding it difficult to test. The question is whether this will remain at this level or go down. Time will tell. The lower it is, better for the country