Vax pact with five more nations, Australia okays Covaxin

New Delhi, November 1

Australian drug regulator on Monday formally recognised Covaxin, manufactured by Bharat Biotech, as the country reopened its border after nearly 20 months.

Australia also gave nod to China’s Sinopharm, while it has already recognised Covishield. In another development, five more countries — Estonia, Kyrgyzstan, State of Palestine, Mauritius and Mongolia — have agreed to enter into mutual recognition of Covid vaccination certificates with India. The government is trying to seek mutual recognition from countries such as Canada, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Cambodia and Gulf nations. — TNS