COVID-19 has been a nightmare for the entire world since it struck first in the year 2019. Since then a lot of people have lost their lives, battling this deadly virus. Our lives came to a standstill. We were forced to stay confined in our homes to prevent the spread of this virus and practice social distancing. If we were to even step out of the house, we have to keep the masks on. However, the development of the vaccine came as a relief in our lives.
What is Co-WIN?
The government is depending on Co-WIN, a digital intelligence platform that was launched in January 2021, to carry out the Covid-19 vaccination program as efficiently as possible. It is based on the Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN), a locally created electronic platform that has been in use since 2015. The government of India has made it compulsory for all Indian citizens to register on Co-WIN applications who desire to get vaccinated against coronavirus.
How does the Co-WIN platform work?
Co-WIN is a cloud-based IT solution that helps with organizing, implementing, overseeing, and assessing Covid-19 vaccination in India. It is an all-encompassing solution that links the entire public health system, from the global level down to the level of the vaccine provider. Co-WIN enables the creation of various users (admins, supervisors, and vaccine providers), beneficiary registration, planning and scheduling sessions, vaccine administration, and beneficiary follow-up after vaccination. The app keeps track of vaccine supply available at the federal, state, and local levels as well as recipients in real-time. This enables the system to keep track of the Covid-19 vaccination’s usage, wastage, and coverage at various levels.
Registration process
You can register on the Co-WIN web portal https://www.cowin.gov.in or download the app on your smartphone. Co-WIN app download is fairly simple and can be done from Google Playstore, or the iOS app store. Every citizen who wants to get vaccinated should register on this app. Users can also use the Arogaya Setu app and other Co-WIN-partnered apps to register to book a slot for vaccination.
Steps for registration:
Here are steps that are simple and easy to follow on Co-WIN to complete the registration process.
- Cowin vaccinator app login begins with entering your 10-digit mobile number. You will be sent an OTP to your mobile number. The OTP will be valid for 180 seconds only, so you must be quick in entering the details without leaving the page. Once you enter that information you are directed to the details page.
- You need to add your Adhaar Card details or any other photo ID proof and other personal details like your full name, age, gender, location, etc., and click on register.
- You will receive the registration confirmation via a text message to your registered mobile number.
By selecting add more on the account details page, you are allowed to add three more users who are tied to the same mobile number.
How to book a slot for vaccination?
Once you have enrolled on the platform, making an appointment to receive the COVID vaccine is simple.
- Login to the Co-WIN portal (web or app). Navigate to the accounts details page.
- Click on schedule to book an appointment. You will be directed to a page where you can enter your location or postal code to search for the nearest vaccination center.
- You can then see the available slots, timings, and the type of COVID vaccine they are administering (Covishield or Covaxine).
- Select the desired slot details and click on the book. You will be directed to the booking confirmation page.
- Read the information carefully and then click on confirm.
- Your vaccination slot details will be texted to your registered mobile number.
Remember to carry your Adhaar Card or the photo ID that you uploaded during the registration when you go to the center for the vaccination.
How to download COVID Vaccination Certificate (CVC)?
After the first dose of vaccination, you are eligible to download the partial vaccination certificate, which has the due date of the second dose on it. Once you have received both the covid vaccine doses, you are allowed to download the final COVID Vaccination Certificate. Here are the steps.
- Login to the Co-WIN portal with your registered mobile number and the OTP.
- You will be directed to the main page which displays the complete information about the vaccination doses received.
- Right beside that, you will see an icon with the word certificate. Click on it, and you will have the option to download the certificate.
- You can also download the international travel certificate from here. All you need to do is to add your passport information.
