Earlier, there were only two ways to download the COVID-19 vaccination certificates. You either had to do it via the Arogya Setu app or the CoWIN portal website.
But now one can download their vaccine certificates on WhatsApp and it is the easiest and quickest way to do so.
Anyone who gets one or both doses of one of the Government approved COVID vaccines can download a certificate confirming the same.
After the first dose of vaccine, a provisional certificate is issued with the due date of the second dose and after the second dose, a final certificate shall be issued.
The final COVID-19 vaccination certificates enables a person to travel accross states without any COVID restrictions, and is also a requirement for most international travel.
Steps to download the COVID-19 vaccination certificates Using MyGov Corona Helpdesk Chatbot
First, save the Corona helpdesk number – 9013151515 – on their phone under the contact name "Corona Helpdesk"
Then, on WhatsApp open the Corona Helpdesk Chat box and type in "Download certificate" or "COVID Certificate".
You will then receive a six-digit OTP number. Enter this OTP in the chat box.
Upon entering the OTP, you will receive the names of everyone that has been registered on the CoWIN app using that WhatsApp number.
Choose the number whose certificate you wish to download. When you do, you will instantly get a PDF form of the certificate.
You can download, print or save the certificate in your phone.
If you wish to download the certificate of another member registered with that number, type 'Y' for yes and 'N' for no. You can always download it later.
The helpdesk number also gives information related to COVID vaccine centers and other COVID related information.
The Corona Helpdesk Chatbot was initially introduced to curb the spread of rumors and misinformation related to COVID, but it can now be used for above mentioned services too.
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