COVID-19 vaccine certificate available on WhatsApp within seconds, says health ministry

New Delhi: COVID-19 vaccination certificate can now be obtained via WhatsApp within seconds, the office of Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed on Sunday.

Mandaviya’s office has said anyone who wants to download the certificate can send a message ‘covid certificate’ on WhatsApp to a number +91 9013151515 and receive it.

“Revolutionising common man’s life using technology! Now get COVID19 vaccination certificate through MyGov Corona Helpdesk in 3 easy steps,” Mandaviya’s office tweeted.

Revolutionising common man's life using technology!

Now get #COVID19 vaccination certificate through MyGov Corona Helpdesk in 3 easy steps.

📱 Save contact number: +91 9013151515
🔤 Type & send 'covid certificate' on WhatsApp
🔢 Enter OTP

Get your certificate in seconds.

— Office of Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@OfficeOf_MM) August 8, 2021

Steps to download Covid vaccination certificate:

- Save contact number +91 9013151515 - Type & send ‘covid certificate’ on WhatsApp - Enter OTP received on your mobile phone

Earlier, the COVID-19 vaccination certificate could be downloaded from Co-WIN Portal, or Arogya Setu/Umang Mobile Application. It could be downloaded after each dose (Provisional Certificate after first dose and Final Certificate after second dose).

The web link for COVID-19 vaccination certificate is available in the Text SMS sent to the beneficiary after vaccination and successful updation of vaccination status in Co-WIN.