Bharat Biotech Manufactured covaxinOne of the vaccines being administered in India to protect against COVID-19, is on the UK’s list of approved COVID-19 vaccines for international travelers as of Monday.
It will further benefit fully vaccinated Indians planning to travel to the UK without the need for pre-departure PCR testing or self-isolation at the address declared on their mandatory passenger locator form.
Like other fully vaccinated travellers, including those vaccinated with Covishield, they are required to pre-book a PCR or lateral flow test upon arrival. England, to be taken before the end of day 2.
“From 4am on Monday 22 November, the government will recognize vaccines at the border on the World Health Organization’s Emergency Use List (WHO EUL),” the UK Department of Transport (DFT) confirmed.
“As a result, Sinovac, Sinopharm Beijing and Covaxin will be added to our existing list of approved vaccines for inbound travel, benefiting more fully vaccinated travellers,” it said.
Earlier this month, Bharat Biotech manufactured Covaxin – the second most widely used formulation in India – received WHO EUL status, resulting in the UK adding it to its list of approved COVID vaccines from 22 November. announced plans.
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