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Accept Covishield, Covaxin or face consequences: India to European Union
New Delhi/IBNS: In a strong-worded communication, India has asked the European Union that either Covishield and Covaxin must be notified in its digital COVID certificate or people from the EU will face mandatory quarantine upon arrival in the Asian country.
European Union has been told that Covishield and Covaxin must be notified in its digital Covid certificate, NDTV, quoting sources in the foreign ministry, said.
Under the new "Green Pass" scheme, people vaccinated with Covishield are not allowed to travel to the member states of European Union.
The EU countries accept only the vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency, which are Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and Janssen.
But Covishield, which is the Indian version of AstraZeneca, is yet to get their approval.
On Tuesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took up the issue of clearance of Covishield in the Vaccination Passport with a top EU official.
"Discussed vaccine production and access. Took up 'Covishield' authorisation for travel to Europe. Will be following up," Jaishankar tweeted.
A comprehensive review of our relationship with EUHR VP @JosepBorrellF. Taking forward the agenda of the Leaders’ Summit.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 29, 2021
Discussed vaccine production and access. Took up ‘Covishield’ authorisation for travel to Europe. Will be following up. pic.twitter.com/FhwIKS44V7
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