UK to add Sinovac, Sinopharm and Covaxin to approved vaccine list 

London: Britain said it would recognise COVID-19 vaccines on the World Health Organization's (WHO) Emergency Use Listing later this month, adding China's Sinovac (SVA.O), Sinopharm and India's Covaxin to the country's approved list of vaccines for inbound travellers.

The changes, which will come into force from November 22, will benefit fully vaccinated people from countries including the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and India.

The travel rules are being further simplified as all people under the age of 18 will be treated as fully vaccinated at the border and will be able to enter England without self-isolating on arrival.

"Sinovac, Sinopharm Beijing and Covaxin will be added to our list of approved vaccines for inbound travel, benefitting more fully vaccinated people from countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and India," the statement added.

UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid said, "Today's announcement is another step forward for the travel industry, businesses and for family and friends wanting to reunite or go abroad".

"The red list and quarantine system remain vital in protecting our borders and as we've said we will not hesitate to take action by adding countries to the red list if necessary", he added further.

The UK government has also simplified the travel rules for all under-18 coming to England.

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