The Covid-19 pandemic has been wreaking havoc on the country since last year and the only way we can put a fight against it is to get fully vaccinated. The vaccination against the deadly virus doesn’t prevent people from getting infected. It, however, reduces the severity and curbs the need to get hospitalized. So, if you haven’t taken the vaccines yet, taking both the shots of Covid-19 vaccination should be at the top of your priority list. However, to resume a normal life, only vaccination is not sufficient, one must also carry a proof or vaccination certificate.

Covid-19 vaccination certificate is important if you are planning to travel abroad or undertake inter-state travel as many states have made vaccine certificates mandatory. And in the coming days, it would become as important as your Aadhaar card. The certificate will let your travel freely without getting any RT PCR test done. The government of India has now collaborated with WhatsApp to make it easier for citizens to download their Covid vaccine certificate within seconds. You can now download your certificate by using these simple steps.

How to download Covid-19 vaccine certificate using WhatsApp

Step 1: Save the MyGov Corona HelpDesk WhatsApp no. to your mobile phone. The number is +91 9013151515

Step 2: Open the WhatsApp chatbox of the number that you saved

Step 3: Now, type ‘Download certificate’ on the given space and hit the send button

Step 4: WhatsApp will then send you a six-digit OTP to your registered mobile number

Step 5: Enter OTP received to get your vaccine certificate

Step 6: Download and keep the certificate stored in a safe place.