The European Union has introduced the green pass, a concept of travel pass among the EU countries from July 1. Since the name of Covishield was not mentioned on the list, while its equivalent Vaxzervria was mentioned, a row erupted apprehending that Indians vaccinated with Covishield and Covaxin will not be able to travel to European countries. Here are the facts> Indians, as of now, can't travel to many European countries as there is a travel ban. > India has urged EU member nations to individually recognise Covishield and Covaxin and treat vaccinated Indians on par with those vaccinated in EU countries. This request comes with a diplomatic push that if Covishield and Covaxin are not recognised in EU countries, then people with EU vaccines will also not get quarantine exemption in India.

Source: Hindustan Times July 04, 2021 14:20 UTC