CoWIN now allows on-site registration for COVID-19 vaccine for 18-44 age group
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Published: May 24, 2021 7:42 PM IST
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced that on-site registration and appointment for the vaccine inoculation of the 18-44 years age group is now live on the CoWIN. However, as of now, the feature is only being activated for Government Covid Vaccination Centers (CVCs). People will have to book appointments in advance to get vaccinated at private CVCs. Also Read - Best 5 Apps to Get Covid Medicines with 50% discount at your doorsteps
“This feature will be used only upon the decision of the respective state/UT Government to do so. State/UT must decide on the opening of on-site registrations/facilitated cohorts’ registration and appointments for 18-44 years age group based on the local context just as an additional measure to minimize vaccine wastage and for facilitating vaccination of eligible beneficiaries in the age group 18-44 years,” the ministry said in a statement. Also Read - Realme announces 'D' under its TechLife division; will focus on smart home devices