You already ask Alexa to play your favorite song, check traffic, and tell you the weather—but now, you can ask Alexa where you can get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Alexa Can Now Help You Get Vaccinated
All adults in the US are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, which means that appointments will be filling up across the country.
In a post on the About Amazon blog, Amazon announced that Alexa will now be able to help people find and make appointments to get vaccinated. Simply ask, "Alexa, where can I get a COVID vaccine?" to get all the information you need.
You can also tack on a location to the end of your question, such as "Alexa, where can I get a COVID vaccine in Los Angeles?" to hear a list of vaccination sites near you. If you want to make an appointment, you can also ask Alexa to call a specific location to find out more information.
Alexa can tell you about vaccine availability and eligibility in over 85 countries. And if you're looking for COVID-19 testing locations instead, Alexa has got that area covered as well.
Simplifying the Vaccination Process
Finding a COVID vaccine appointment through Alexa can be a time-saver, but it isn't the only vaccine-finding tool that's out there. Google, Apple, and even Facebook have also rolled out features to help users find COVID-19 vaccination locations, so it seems like all of big tech is jumping onboard.