India recorded 4,187 new coronavirus deaths in a day for the first time, as more states imposed lockdowns in a desperate bid to halt the devastating new Covid-19 surge. In addition, it added 4,01,078 new cases in 24 hours, bringing the nation’s caseload to nearly 21.9 million. <br />Health experts, who have expressed doubts about the official death toll, say the new wave may not hit a peak until the end of May, and there have been mounting calls for tough nationwide measures.
