New Delhi: In order to make the COVID-19 vaccination process easier, the Centre on Tuesday (August 24, 2021) introduced a new facility to book slots using WhatsApp. Calling it 'a new era of citizen convenience', Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the COVID-19 vaccine slots can now be easily booked within minutes.


Here's how to book a COVID-19 vaccination slot using WhatsApp:


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1. Add +919013151515 to your phone contact list or simply visit http://wa.me/919013151515


2. On WhatsApp, type 'Book Slot' and send to this number. 


3. Verify six-digit OTP that you will receive on your phone number.


4. Choose your preferred date, location, pin code and choice of COVID-19 vaccine.


5. Your COVID-19 vaccination slot will be confirmed.




Currently, people either had to book their vaccination slots through the CoWIN portal or walk-in registration.


Earlier this month, the Centre had also announced that citizens who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 can get their vaccination certificate through WhatsApp. 


Here's how to get COVID-19 vaccination certificate on WhatsApp: 


1. Save contact number: +919013151515. 


2. Open WhatsApp and type and send 'covid certificate' to this number.


3. Enter OTP. 


4. Your COVID-19 vaccination certificate will be displayed on your mobile screen.


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