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COVID-19 vaccination registration for those aged 18 and up will begin on April 28 in India: How do I register and make an appointment?
In India, the third phase of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign will begin on May 1. In the third step of the vaccination drive, the Indian government has declared that every person over the age of 18 will be liable to be vaccinated. Until now, only people over the age of 45 were eligible for the Coronavirus vaccine, but starting next month, the government will broaden the eligibility requirements. This comes after the country experienced an unexpected increase in new COVID-19 incidents. As of April 22, India had reported 3,32,503 new cases of Coronavirus, with 1,36,41,606 cases recovering fully.
Starting May 1, all Indian people over the age of 18 will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, according to the Indian government. However, qualifying citizens will be able to register a day earlier, on April 28, so that the system is not overburdened on the first day.
Furthermore, the government has declared that in order to schedule an appointment, citizens must first register online via the CoWIN website or the Aarogya Setu app, as on-site registrations result in a crowded situation at vaccination centers. So, if you're over the age of 18, here's how to get the COVID-19 vaccine in India starting April 28.
IN INDIA, HOW DO I REGISTER FOR THE COVID-19 VACCINE?
The government has announced that the third phase of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign will begin on May 1, with registration starting on April 28. All over the age of 18 must register on the CoWIN website or the Aarogya Setu app in order to make an appointment for the vaccine's first shot. India currently uses two vaccines: Covaxin, which was developed by Bharat Biotech, and Covishield, which is produced by the Serum Institute of India (SII).
Follow these steps to register for the COVID-19 vaccine:
1. Open any browser and go to the CoWIN website.
2. To begin the self-registration process, click “Register/Sign In yourself.”
3. The website will ask for your phone number in order to send you an OTP.
4. Enter the one-time password (OTP) you received on your computer.
5. The website would then request information for a photo ID verification.
6. From the list, choose a correct photo ID evidence (Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Pan Card, Passport, Pension Passbook, NPR Smart Card or Voter ID)
7. Fill in your photo ID number, name, gender, and birth year.
8. When you've finished filling out all of the fields, press Register.
9. Once you've registered, the website will allow you to make an appointment with the vaccination center closest to you.
10. You can add up to three additional members to the same account.
11. Enter your Pin Code in the search bar to find your nearest vaccination center and a time slot that works for you.
12. When you click Confirm, the vaccine appointment will be scheduled. The appointment information will be sent to the registered mobile number via text message.
The registration for the COVID-19 vaccine can also be done through the Aarogya Setu app. If you have the Aarogya Setu app installed on your phone follow these steps:
1. Open the Aarogya Setu app on your phone
2. Select the CoWIN tab in the app
3. Tap on the ‘Vaccination’ option and then tap Register Now
4. The app will ask you to verify the phone number via OTP
5. After verifying, people need to enter Photo ID proof and more details as mentioned above.
6. You will receive a text message with appointment details after a successful registration.
2. Select the CoWIN tab in the app
3. Tap on the ‘Vaccination’ option and then tap Register Now
4. The app will ask you to verify the phone number via OTP
5. After verifying, people need to enter Photo ID proof and more details as mentioned above.
6. You will receive a text message with appointment details after a successful registration.
