Some European countries to allow travellers from India inoculated with Covishield - Indian govt sources

Covishield Vaccine Europe: 9 European countries include Covishield in 'green pass'

Amid the ongoing tussle between India and the European Union over the “green pass” for Covid vaccines, eight European countries have put Covishield on their list of approved vaccines, the Economic Times reported on Thursday. Eight EU states — Germany, Slovenia, Austria, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Spain and Switzerland — have included Covishield on their list of approved vaccines.

WHO Discussing Covishield Approval With European Union: Chief Scientist

The World Health Organization is discussing with the European Union the issue of approving India-manufactured Covishield vaccine for the group's Covid vaccination passport, Soumya Swaminathan, the UN body's Chief Scientist, told NDTV in an interview.

Green Pass Play: In European Countries Recognising Covishield, A Win for India’s Coercive Power

This is proof that approval of vaccines or lack thereof is purely political. India must now push for approval of Covaxin by international health organisations.

After Hiccups, Nine European Nations Accept India’s Covishield For Travel: Sources

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday took up the issue of inclusion of Covishield in the EU digital Covid certificate scheme during a meeting with the High Representative of the European Union.

Some European nations approve India’s Covishield vaccine: Report

Nine European countries to accept travellers inoculated with India-made version of AstraZeneca vaccine, sources say.

9 countries in Europe accepting India's Covishield vaccine

EU 'Green Pass' effective from Thursday.The European Union's Digital Covid certificate or "Green Pass" is coming into effect on ThursdayNine European nations are accepting Covishield vaccines for travel to their countries, sources said on Thursday.Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Greece, Iceland, Ireland and Spain are among the countries allowing travel by people who have taken Covishield vaccines, the sources said.They said Switzerland is also accep…