The phase has been more dangerous than the first three phases, as per the number of Covid-19 cases recorded in lockdown 4.0. According to data analysis done by Hindustan Times’ Hindi language publication Hindustan, the country recorded 247 new Covid-19 cases every hour during the current phase of lockdown. When lockdown 3.0 ended on May 16, the number of Covid-19 cases in the country stood at 90,927. The five days towards the end of lockdown 4.0 were the deadliest, when India saw record Covid-19 cases and fatalities. On May 30 (Saturday), India saw its highest single-day spike with 7,965 new Covid-19 cases.

Source: Hindustan Times May 31, 2020 03:12 UTC