One of our only, if not biggest, chance to return to a near-normal COVID-19-free world is to vaccinate populations.

Today, on 28 April, 2021, at 4 PM, India will open up registrations for the COVID-19 vaccinations to all adults (as of now, only those above 45 years of age are eligible). From 1 May, 2021, the vaccination drive for all above 18 years of age will begin.

To be prompt about the registration for the vaccine, one may register in one of two ways. The following are the steps, each, for the CoWIN portal as well as the Aarogya Setu app.

Note: Maharshtra will not be beginning the vaccination drive for the 18-44 age group from 1 May 2021 due to shortage of vaccine doses.

Steps to register on CoWIN:

1. Log on to www.cowin.gov.in  
2. Click on Register/Sign In  
3. Enter all required details (after verifying with OTP) and register  
4. Click on ‘Schedule’ and enter pin code  
5. Select a convenient centre, date and time and confirm  

Visit the CoWIN website here.

Note: One login can have 4 members. You can also reschedule.

Steps to register on Aarogya Setu app:

1. Open the app and click on the CoWIN tab  
2. Go to ‘Vaccination Registration’ and verify with OTP  
3. Enter all required details on the ‘Register for Vaccination’ page and register  
4. Click on ‘Schedule’ and enter pin code  
5. Select a convenient centre, date and time and confirm  

Download Aarogya Setu on Google Play Store here.

Download Aarogya Setu on Apple App Store here.

Source: The Indian Express

Homegrown urges you to register for the vaccine and follow up with the scheduled appointment. Getting vaccinated proves to be a safe and certified way to ensure your safety, and that of others, too.

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