COVID-19: Documents you need to get coronavirus vaccine jab in second phase
The second phase is targeting the vaccination of those above 60 years of age as well as those aged between 45 and 59 years with co-morbidities.
As India gears up for the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive, the central government informed the states about the documents required and the registration process for COVID-19 vaccines. It is to be noted that the second phase would lead to the vaccination of those above 60 years of age as well as those aged between 45 and 59 years with co-morbidities.
Here's all you need to know about the documents you need to carry and register for the COVID-19 vaccine:
The second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive is going to begin on March 1 in India. The focus of the second phase of vaccination is going to be the citizens over 60 years of age. It is also going to target people with associated co-morbidities between 45 and 59 years of age. (File image)
The citizens can register themselves for COVID-19 vaccination in three ways. They can either self-register themselves on the CO-Win 2.0 portal and other platforms in advance or go for on-site registration and walk to the vaccination centres. They can also opt for facilitated cohort registration. (File image)
On the day of the COVID-19 vaccination, beneficiaries need to carry their Aadhaar Card or the Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) for photo identity. They can also carry any other Photo ID card specified when they registered in case of online registration. (File image)
Citizens in the age group of 45-59 years who want to be vaccinated in the second phase need to carry a certificate of co-morbidity signed by a registered medical practitioner. (File image)