Mumbai: Amid a worrying increase in active COVID-19 cases across India, leading local search engine Justdial has reported a sharp spike in COVID-related search activity, signaling heightened public concern and proactive preparedness.
According to recent platform data, COVID-related searches jumped 153% nationwide in May 2025 compared to April.
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The surge reflects a growing demand for testing, vaccination, and health insurance information as the country responds to a new wave of infections.
Searches for government testing centres have increased eightfold, while insurance-related queries are up by 77%. There has also been a threefold rise in searches for PM-JAY vaccination centres, indicating renewed interest in immunization as a key preventive measure.
Key Regional Highlights from Justdial COVID Search Trends:
- Delhi: A 140% overall rise in COVID-related searches, with a 16x jump in searches for government testing centres, 10x increase for private ones, and 30% spike in insurance queries.
- Mumbai: 94% surge overall, driven by a 26% increase in insurance-related searches.
- Kerala: COVID-related queries tripled, with an 84% rise in insurance searches, the highest nationwide, and an 18x increase in private testing searches.
- Tamil Nadu: 72% overall increase in searches, with a fivefold rise in private testing interest and 30% growth in insurance queries.
The spike in Justdial’s COVID-related search traffic underscores a significant behavioral shift, where citizens are proactively seeking information on testing facilities, vaccination centres, and financial protection against medical emergencies.
The data paints a picture of a population responding swiftly and responsibly to rising health risks, leveraging digital platforms to stay informed and prepared.
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With India’s COVID caseload growing, Justdial’s real-time insights offer valuable indicators of public sentiment and preparedness across regions.
This evolving trend reinforces the critical role of digital search platforms in disseminating essential health information and supporting informed public action.
