Tweeting a news report, Poonawalla said 16 European countries have now recognised Covishield for entry of international travellers. The Indian government has been pushing European Union member countries to recognise both Covishield and Covaxin. Otherwise, travellers from those countries, vaccinated with EU-recognised vaccines, will not be exempt from quarantine in India, the government is believed to have conveyed to EU countries. This recognition means Indians vaccinated with two doses of Covishield vaccine will be allowed to travel to these European countries, once they gradually lift their travel restrictions. Why Covishield's approval became a controversial issueFrom July 1, the European Union introduced a green pass for travelling across EU countries.

Source: Hindustan Times July 17, 2021 15:36 UTC