On March 1, the second phase of the vaccination began in India. The first phase covered all medical professionals and front-line warriors. They were the priority beneficiaries as they are exposed to the risk of the COVID infection every day.
The second phase will vaccinate all people over the age of 60 (anyone who turned 60 on or before January 1, 2021, is eligible) and those above 45 with co-morbidities. Elderly citizens are a high-risk group because their immune systems are weaker compared to younger people and also comorbidities can be found in a large portion of the 60+ population.
The second phase of the vaccination drive will also cover all people between the ages of 45 and 59 years who have been diagnosed with comorbidities.
How will you book a slot for yourself or a friend/family member? Read on for all the details.
Last year the Union Government had announced that all those who will need the vaccine doses will have to get themselves registered on Co-WIN. Now Co-WIN is operational. Registrations started on March 1, 9 AM onwards.
All you have to do is visit www.cowin.gov.in at 9 AM or afterward to book a slot.
Here are a few pointers for you to remember-
If you are unable to book a slot through Co-WIN, you can opt for on-spot registration at a COVID Vaccination Centre.
Slots are likely to fill up quickly and you might have to wait for a while before you can book your appointment. Be patient and wait for your turn.
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Continue to observe all COVID precautions before and after vaccination. And if you do not come under the second phase category, make sure you help your family member and neighbours get registered for their COVID doses.
Follow the precautions and take care care of your health.
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The COVID vaccination drive is in full swing. From March 1 onwards, all people above the age of 60 and those above 45 with co-morbidities will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This is the second phase of India’s COVID vaccination programme and it will benefit 10 crore people across the whole nation.
The Central government published a full list of hospitals (both private and government-operated) where COVID vaccines will be administered.
The list contains the names of 10,000 hospitals under Ayushman Bharat (also known as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana – PMJAY) and 600 hospitals under the Central Government Health Scheme. Every state also has the freedom to turn any private hospital under State Government Health Insurance Scheme and PSUs into COVID Vaccination Centres. On the very first day, 100 people at every COVID Vaccination Centre are expected to receive the vaccine.
The hospitals outlined in the Union Government’s list pan the length and breadth of India. You will want to find out which is your nearest COVID vaccination Centre. Here is a complete checklist of all the hospitals (under both PMJAY and CGHS) where COVID vaccines will be administered –
This collaboration between private and government hospitals comes in the backdrop of the government’s intention to quickly scale up the vaccination drive.
Even after vaccination, you will need to continue observing all the precautionary measures. If you do not fall in the second phase category, be patient and wait for your turn. In the meantime, you cannot relax the COVID protocol. Maintain social distancing, wear masks, sanitize, and wash everything.
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