The Indian government has announced that all citizens above the age of 18 years can get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus from May 1. Starting today at 4 PM, interested people can register for vaccination using the CoWIN portal or the Aarogya Setu app or the UMANG app.
After successful registration, the government will provide registered users with appointments at state government and private centres, depending on how many vaccination centres are ready on the due date.
Note, it is mandatory for people in the 18-44 age group to register as no walk-ins will be allowed initially. This is being done to avoid chaos at the immunisation centres once the inoculations drive opens up.
Registration for 18 plus to begin on https://t.co/S3pUooMbXX, Aarogya Setu App & UMANG App at 4 PM on 28th April. Appointments at State Govt centers & Private centers depending on how many vaccination centers are ready on 1st May for Vaccination of 18 plus. #LargestVaccineDrive
— Aarogya Setu (@SetuAarogya) April 28, 2021
#CoWINOnUMANG | People aged 18 & above will be eligible for vaccination against #COVID19 from May 1, 2021. To be a part of this #LargestVaccinationDrive, register yourself on ‘Co-WIN’ platform via #UMANGApp. Registration for people aged between 18 & 44 years starts from April 28* pic.twitter.com/VQYrW1Rlu1
— UMANG App India (@UmangOfficial_) April 28, 2021
Here we will be taking a look at how you can register for getting vaccinated against COVID-19 using the UMANG app. However, before we start take note that currently, two COVID vaccines are being administered in the country Covaxin and Covishield. Russian developed Sputnik V is also being imported and administered by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories.
How to register for the COVID-19 vaccine on the UMANG app
After you are registered, keep in mind to carry your photo ID to verify yourself, if you have any comorbidities, do carry a medical certificate for the same.
