‘Phase 3’ vaccine registration for age 18 and above will begin from 4 pm

In an uncanny fight against the worst man-manipulated virus disaster vaccination is among the best options to break the chain of the unprecedented virus which has crippled all the efforts made against it to control the surge.

And as India has announced the Phase 3 of vaccination drive those above the age of 18 can start registering themselves for vaccination against COVID-19 from 4 pm today, the centre has said.

A tweet from the official handle of Aarogya Setu, read: “Registration for 18 plus to begin on http://cowin.gov.in, 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.”

Here’s how you can register for the vaccination:

Go to https://www.cowin.gov.in/home  and click on the register/sign-in option.

Enter your mobile number and generate OTP.

Enter the OTP and “verify” it.

Following the verification of your mobile number with OTP, register yourself with required details such as name, age, gender and photo ID.

Click on “Register” and then go to the “Schedule” option.

Enter the pin code of your area or select from the list of states, followed by districts. Select your preferred vaccination centre, date and time and “Confirm”.