Alexa will identify the location from the device registration and provide a list of all the nearest vaccination centers. Using this information, one can visit the CoWIN portal for booking an appointment.

In case of unavailability of the vaccine, Alexa can also set a reminder to check with the skill if the vaccine is available the next day. Skills are like apps for Alexa.

In a separate statement, location technology and digital maps company MapmyIndia said its location APIs would enable real-time data availability on Amazon Alexa. Application program interface or API is a set of functions and procedures for building software.

“By making our Location APIs and hyperlocal content available on Amazon Alexa, we are not just offering our services but also assisting the Indian public, by providing hyperlocal search on Alexa, whether they are at home or on the go,” Rohan Verma, CEO and Executive Director of MapmyIndia, said.

Amazon has also partnered with several NGOs such as Akshaya Patra, Give India and Goonj to make the process of donations easier.

Source: Medindia