After recognizing Serum Institute of India’s (SII) Covishield on October 4, the UK approved Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin on November 22 as a valid COVID-19 vaccine for inbound travel. The move came after the WHO released an emergency-use listing, clearing the latter on November 4.
Read More: Student Visa for UK
What does the approval mean for travellers fully-vaccinated with Covaxin?
Passengers, i.e. whether normal immigrants or students seeking to study abroad in UK, inoculated with Covaxin can travel to any part of the UK without the need for quarantine after arrival to the country.
The UK is also accepting India’s vaccine certificates from October 11.
According to an Indian news agency, government officials have stated that more than 110 countries have approved the two Indian vaccines, benefiting fully-vaccinated students, immigrants and travelers from India. The countries that have cleared the two Indian vaccines include Australia and New Zealand, among others.
Read More: Requirements for studying in UK
British High Commissioner Alex Ellis had earlier informed about the approval in a tweet. “More good news for Indian travellers to Great Britain. From November 22nd, travellers fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine recognized by the WHO for Emergency Use Listing, including Covaxin, will not have to self-isolate; so joining those fully vaccinated with Covishield,” he wrote.
The two Indian-manufactured vaccines received an emergency use authorization from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for a nationwide vaccination drive, which started on January 16. Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin is the first made-in India COVID-19 vaccine, while Covishield by SII is the Indian version of Britain’s AstraZeneca.
Read More: Guide on how to settle in UK
China’s Sinopharm and Sinovac have also been added to the list of vaccines cleared by the UK. These vaccines have been largely used for running vaccination drives in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Malaysia.
Important Links for UK
Study in UKUniversities in UKCourses in UKMasters in UKBachelors in UKTop Universities in UK
University of LeedsBirmingham City UniversityUniversity of LeicesterKings College LondonBrunel UniversityTop Masters Programs in UK
Masters of Law in UKMasters in Pharmacy in UKMasters in Mechanical Engineering in UKMBA in International Business in UKMasters in Economics in UKPopular Streams in UK
Pharmacy Courses in UKBiomedical Science courses in UKAerospace Engineering Courses in UKDentistry Courses in UKGraphic Designing Courses in UKOther Study Abroad Destinations
Study in AustraliaStudy in GermanyStudy in CanadaStudy in USARefer Your Friend & Earn upto ₹40000
Help your friend upgrade to a Global Career and earn rewards together.
Similar Articles
TRENDING SEARCHES
Resources
Editor's Pick
- MBBS Fees In Armenia
- Japan Scholarship For Indian Students
- Finland education system
- Study in Italy for Indian Students
- Living Expenses In Melbourne
- Education Loan Interest Rate Calculator
- Things To Carry To Canada For Students From India
- MBA Colleges In Dubai
- Difference Between Diploma And Degree
- MBBS In Georgia
- IELTS Score Calculator
- Jobs In Finland
- Phd In Finland For Indian Students
- Denmark Study Visa
- Jobs In Denmark
- Cost Of Living Calculator