People are struggling to register themselves for the COVID-19 vaccination in which regard the Government has clarified that it will begin at 4 PM today. The Centre earlier only mentioned about vaccination registration date but exact time for the same was not conveyed.

In the same view, people started trying to since 12 AM but couldn't register to app. The official account of the Aarogya Setu app said "Registration for 18 plus to begin on http://cowin.gov.in, Aarogya Setu App & UMANG App at 4 PM on 28th April. Appointments at State Govt centers & Private centers depending on how many vaccination centers are ready on 1st May for Vaccination of 18 plus.” The central government has issued orders of COVID vaccination drive to everyone above the age of 18 from May 1. Earlier, the Phase-I was launched on January 16, 2021, which prioritized the protection of the Health Care Workers and Front Line Workers subsequently, phase-II was initiated from March 1 and April 1, which focused on protecting the most vulnerable, ie, everyone above 45 years of age.

In India two indigenously manufactured vaccines - COVISHEILD of Serum Institute of India and COVAXIN of Bharat Biotech are used while a third vaccine, Sputnik, which is presently manufactured abroad, will eventually be manufactured in India.

The Serum Institute of India made available corona vaccine, COVISHIELD for Rs 400/dose in State Government hospitals, whereas, Bharat Biotech's COVID vaccine COVAXIN will cost you Rs 600 per dose in State Government hospitals.

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