Covid 19 Vaccination: Now certificate displays dates of both doses - Check details

With the ongoing measures to control the spread of Covid-19 amid the second wave of the pandemic the nation is also getting ready to fight the speculated third wave.

Though it is not yet confirmed if the third wave will come or not, but the central government is trying its best to get majority of the population vaccinated.

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Getting Covid-19 vaccine is one of the major measures which can reduce the spread of the virus. After a person receives the first dose of the vaccine, he/she can download the vaccine certificate aswell. The certificate is also provided after both the vaccination jibes are taken.

According to the latest information, now the Covid-19 vaccination certificate on Cowin.gov.in will display dates of both the doses.

The information was provided by Aarogya Setu via its official Twitter handle where it tweeted "Now your Covid Vaccination Certificate on http://Cowin.gov.in displays dates of both doses." 

Now your Covid Vaccination Certificate on https://t.co/xWRsgcZ3lD displays dates of both doses.

— Aarogya Setu (@SetuAarogya) July 24, 2021

Here are some of the points you need to know about Covid-19 vaccination certificate:

Why do you need a vaccination certificate?

A Covid Vaccine Certificate (CVC) issued by the government offers an assurance to the beneficiary on the vaccination, type of vaccine used, and the provisional certificate also provides the next vaccination due. It also is an evidence for the beneficiary to prove to any entities which may require proof of vaccination specially in case of travel. 

Vaccination not only protects individuals from disease, but also reduces their risk of spreading the virus. Therefore, there could be a requirement in future to produce certificate for certain kind of social interactions and international travel.

In this context the certificate issued by CoWIN has built in security features to guarantee genuineness of the certificate which can be digitally verified using approved utilities which are provided in CoWIN portal.

Where can I download vaccination certificate from?

You can download vaccination certificate from the CoWIN portal (cowin.gov.in) or the Aarogya Setu app or through Digi-Locker by following the simple steps. You may do so by using the mobile number used at the time of registration.

How can I access COVID Vaccination Certificate from DigiLocker?

You can find vaccination certificate in DigiLocker under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare under Health category. Click on Covid Vaccine certificate and enter Beneficiary Reference ID to access the certificate.