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KNOW YOUR VACCINATION STATUS    

22nd November, 2021 Health

 

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Context

  • A new feature “Know Your Vaccination Status” has been enabled on the CoWIN digital platform.

 

About

  • This will help to verify or retrieve a citizen’s vaccination status and details as per the authorised rights of the verifying entity by Co-WIN and Health Ministry.
  • The service could be utilized by a service provider for facilitating a service requested by the citizen.
  • The service can be utilised by travel agencies and help making travel safe for individuals by allowing travel only for vaccinated individuals.
  • Employers can use this service to verify vaccination status of employees and resume the functions in offices and workplaces.

 

https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=Centre-launches-Know-Your-Vaccination-Status-feature-on-Cowin-Portal&id=430025