Step-by-step guide to use the MyGov WhatsApp chatbot to locate nearest vaccination center
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While the number of coronaviruses in the country is increasing day by day, the vaccination drive is also gaining momentum. Now you can get information about the nearest vaccination centre at home.
The WhatsApp-powered MyGov Corona Helpdesk chatbot has added new functionality to make it easier for people to search for vaccination centres in their locality. To recall, the chatbot was launched last year to help eradicate fake news and spread awareness about COVID-19.
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature in India that will help its users find the Covid-19 vaccination centre nearest to them. The messaging app will make use of a chatbot for the same, developed in collaboration with several health partners that will operate this, and some more of such helplines.
After Facebook, now WhatsApp will also help users to find COVID-19 vaccination centre; read details
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WhatsApp, with the help of MyGov Corona Helpdesk, will let users find their nearest COVID-19 vaccination centre.
MyGovIndia took to their Twitter handle and shared an announcement. Users just have to type ‘Namaste’ at 9013151515 on WhatsApp; then, a chatbox will open with an automated message. To find the nearest spot, the user has to put their 6-digit Pin code.
Along with locating the spot, MyGovIndia will also share a link where the user can register for vaccination through the Cowin website. From May 1, people who are 18 years and above can register for immunisation. The helpdesk will work bilingually in English and Hindi. Check out the announcement here.
How to find nearest Covid-19 vaccination centre using MyGov WhatsApp chatbot
WhatsApp has added information related to Covid-19 vaccination centres in India to its MyGov chatbot service. WhatsApp users can easily access the information by sending a message and subsequent replies to automated messages.
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The chatbot can be initiated with a simple Hello or Namaste.
Users will have several options to choose from in the chat.
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature in India that will help its users find the Covid-19 vaccination centre nearest to them. The messaging app will make use of a chatbot for the same, developed in collaboration with several health partners that will operate this, and some more of such helplines.
MyGov Corona Helpdesk Chatbot Helps Find Nearby COVID-19 Vaccination Centres: Here s How to Use It
The MyGov Corona Helpdesk chatbot was launched on WhatsApp last year to help eradicate fake news and spread awareness about COVID-19. By Tasneem Akolawala | Updated: 3 May 2021 14:26 IST
The MyGov Corona Helpdesk WhatsApp chatbot crossed 1.7 crore users in just 10 days
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The chatbot will throw a list of vaccination centres in your area
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India s vaccination drive is in its third phase and all citizens above the age of 18 are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The government has introduced a central CoWIN portal for all users to register for the vaccine and book appointment slots. While the CoWIN portal offers a list of nearby vaccination centres, the WhatsApp-powered MyGov Corona Helpdesk chatbot has added a new functionality to make it easier for people to search for vac
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