India / Book COVID-19 vaccine slots within minutes on WhatsApp: Health Minister

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said that COVID-19 vaccine slots can now be booked on the phone "within minutes" through WhatsApp. This can be done by sending the WhatsApp message 'Book Slot' to MyGovIndia Corona Helpdesk's number +91-9013151515 and verifying the OTP received, he wrote on Twitter. Mandaviya referred to it as a "new era of citizen convenience".

Vikrant Shekhawat : Aug 24, 2021, 01:43 PM
New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said that COVID-19 vaccine slots can now be booked via WhatsApp.

Elaborating on the process, he said one needs to send ‘Book Slot’ to MyGovIndia Corona Helpdesk on WhatsApp, verify and then follow the requisite steps.

“Paving a new era of citizen convenience. Now, book #COVID19 vaccine slots easily on your phone within minutes. Send ‘Book Slot’ to MyGovIndia Corona Helpdesk on WhatsApp, Verify OTP and follow the steps…Book today: wa.me/919013151515,” Mandaviya tweeted.