96 countries have recognised Covaxin and Covishield: Union Health Minister

After World Health Organization (WHO) included 8 vaccines in EUL (emergency use listing) including Covaxin and Covishield, 96 countries have agreed to Mutual Acceptance of Vaccination Certificates of Covaxin and Covishield.

“Over 109 crore doses have been administered so far in the country. Under 'Har ghar dastak', healthcare workers are going to all houses to carry out the vaccination drive. 96 countries have recognised Covaxin and Covishield. You can see the list via Cowin app. WHO has included 8 vaccines in EUL (emergency use listing) so far. We are happy two out of these are Indian vaccines - Covaxin and Covishield. 96 countries of the world have recognised both these vaccines, following this,” said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.