Covid Vaccine Noida - News, Update and Registration - *Updated 17 May 2021*

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Updated 17 May 2021

Noida, the urban metropolis of Uttar Pradesh in Gautham Buddha Nagar, is reeling under the second wave of the raging pandemic in the country. With a colossal caseload hovering in the background of people’s life, citizens of Noida are eagerly looking forward to the deployment of vaccines to put an end to this global crisis, once and for all.

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Updates on the COVID vaccine in Noida

The nationwide vaccination drive for those above 18 years of age began on May 1. From May 10 onwards, the vaccination of 18+ commenced in 11 districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Noida and Ghaziabad.

As is the case in most cities in the country, Noida faces a severe short supply of COVID-19 vaccines. In the midst of such a shortage, residents of Noida, especially those in the age group of 18-44, are struggling to find vaccination centers near their homes owing to the short supply of jabs. Many of them are now flocking to Thapkhera, a village in Greater Noida’s Surajpur.

What vaccines are available now?

Covishield

The Covishield is based on the viral vector platform. In simple terms, it is made from a weakened version of a common cold virus, called adenovirus, from chimpanzees and has been modified to look more like coronavirus.

On May 13, the Indian government increased the interval between the first and second doses of Covishield to 12-16 weeks. It has a shelf life of 9 months at a normal refrigerator temperature of 2-8 degrees celsius.

Overall efficacy: around 90%

Covaxin

Developed by Bharat Biotech and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), COVAXIN is India’s first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Covaxin is an inactivated vaccine. It contains the dead virus, which prompts an immune response but doesn’t infect or make the person sick.

Covaxin requires two doses given 28 days apart and can be stored at a normal refrigerator temperature of 2-8 degrees celsius. It has a shelf life of 24 months.

Overall efficacy: 80.6%

Sputnik V

Sputnik V got approved by DCGI on 13 April and will soon become available for distribution.

Russia’s Sputnik V has also conducted a combined phase two-three trial in India. This has been under the initiative of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) which went into a distribution partnership with the firm in September. Now approved, it will be manufactured domestically in the country by five different companies.

Overall efficacy: 95%

When can Noida residents be vaccinated?

January 16 marked the beginning of the city’s COVID 19 vaccination drive. The vaccination is voluntary. It is being carried out in four phases:

Phase 1 focused on health care and front-line workers.
Phase 2 was for senior citizens and those above 45 suffering from comorbidities.
The ongoing Phase 3 includes everyone above 45 years of age, irrespective of health status.
Phase 4, which began on May 1, includes everyone above the age of 18.

Where to get vaccinated in Noida?

You can check the complete list of vaccination centers in Noida, of Gautham Budha Nagar here. You need to go to the COWIN site where the current availability at these centers would be displayed.

Gautam Budh Nagar has now embraced the idea of a drive-in vaccination centre. Two drive-in vaccination centers, one in DLF Mall of India and another one in Greater Noida Stadium, will be functional from May 17.

The drive-in vaccination facility will be open for those aged above 45 years and already registered on the Co-Win portal. Both the drive-in vaccination centers will cater to the residents taking their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

How to register for vaccination in Noida?

Appointments for vaccination can be booked through the CoWIN website, Aarogya Setu app or the UMANG app.

Keep in mind that every user of either platform can register at the most 4 beneficiaries.

CoWIN

Open the CoWIN online portal.
Click on the ‘Register/Sign In Yourself’ yellow button. Those who are using it for the first time will need to register themselves with their photo ID proof (Aadhar Card/ Driving License/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Pension Passbook), photo ID number, name, and birth year. Those who have registered can sign in with an OTP.
Click on ‘Schedule Appointment’.
Once you enter the pin code of your area, you’ll be shown a list of vaccination centres in that area of Chandigarh.
Select the timing slot comfortable for you and ‘confirm’ your appointment.

Aarogya Setu

Download the app on Google Play or iOS App Store.
On the app’s homepage, click on the ‘CoWIN’ tab on the top right.
Select the ‘Register Now’ option and verify your mobile number with an OTP.
Fill in details such as name, age, gender, year of birth, etc, and upload a photo ID proof.
Search for your convenient vaccination centre in Chandigarh by entering the pin code of your locale, and choose the date and time of your appointment.

Upon successful registration, you will receive an SMS with the appointment details.

UMANG

Download the UMANG app on Google Play or iOS App Store.
First, register yourself on the app (if you haven’t already done so) with an OTP.
Click on the “Health” category and select “Co-WIN”.
Fill in details such as name, age, gender, year of birth, etc, and upload a photo ID proof.
Search for your convenient vaccination centre in Chandigarh by entering the pin code of your locale or your district, and choose the date and time slot convenient to you.

Upon successful registration, you will receive an SMS with the appointment details.