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Topic: CoWin

Now, 6 people can register using one mobile number on CoWin

PTI -
Earlier, 4 people were allowed to sign up from the same number. The platform has also introduced a feature where beneficiaries can correct their vaccination status.

Bihar health dept to probe man’s claim of getting Covid jabs 11 times

ANI -
Brahmdeo Mandal, 84, listed the dates he took the jabs and claimed the latest shot was given to him on 4 January, adding he hasn't fallen ill since he started getting inoculated.

SMS alerts for 3rd dose, school IDs as proof for minors — CoWin chief on new vaccination phase

Mohana Basu -
National Health Authority CEO R.S. Sharma says there is no clarity yet on which vaccine can be taken for the 3rd jab, adds that registration for children will begin 1 January.

Govt activates CoWIN service allowing agencies to check individual’s vaccination status

PTI -
Service providers such as travel agencies, offices, employers, entertainment or govt agencies for whom verifying a person's vaccination status is critical can use the service.

CoWin vaccine certificates to mention full date of birth for those travelling abroad

PTI -
The new feature on the CoWin certificates of fully vaccinated beneficiaries is being introduced in compliance with WHO norms and is likely to be available from next week.

PM Modi calls for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates for easier international travel

Nayanima Basu -
At the Global Covid Summit hosted by US President Biden, Modi also talked about the Co-WIN app and said over 200 million Indians are now fully vaccinated.

CoWIN’s new feature allows verifying entities to know if customers/clients are vaccinated

PTI -
The new API called ‘Know Your Customer’s/Client’s Vaccination Status’ was developed to enable an Aadhaar like authentication service for vaccination status, the health ministry said.

Covid vaccine trial participants will now get digital certificates via Co-WIN portal

PTI -
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya thanked the trial participants for their 'incredible commitment & contribution' to Covid vaccine research & treatment.

Govt allows foreign nationals to register for Covid vaccine in India through CoWin

ANI -
Foreigners can use their passports as identity proof for registration. Govt said the initiative will counter possibility of Covid spread in metropolitan areas, where foreigners reside.

India to make CoWIN available to all countries: PM Modi at global conclave

ThePrint Team -
During a virtual address, PM Modi said India has administered 350 million doses of Covid vaccines through CoWIN and is committed to sharing its expertise with the global community.
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