Users Can Now Book Vaccination Appointments on WhatsApp- Know Details Here
WhatsApp on Tuesday said the MyGov Corona Helpdesk on its platform will now allow users to locate their nearest vaccination centre and book their vaccine appointments.
To contact MyGov Corona Helpdesk chatbot, citizens can save the WhatsApp number +91 9013151515 on their phones; start a chat by typing Book Slot and send it to the number. This will generate a six-digit one-time password on the respective mobile phone number. Users then choose a preferred date and location, based on the pincode and vaccine type. All users can follow this sequence to get a confirmation of their centre and day of their vaccine appointment.
Here is how you can book covid-19 slot using MyGov
- First and most important step is to save the MyGov corona helpdesk number 9013151515 as a contact
- After saving the number, open the chat window and send “Book Slot” to this number on WhatsApp
- MyGov will send a six-digit OTP to your number via SMS. Enter the number.
- MyGov will show you the list of members who are on CoWin portal with your number
- You can choose between the 1,2,3 options
- In the chat, enter your pin code and WhatsApp will show a list of vaccination centres in your area along with the charges.
- Confirm your appointment and visit the vaccination centre on the day of your appointment.