LONDON – The United Kingdom will add China’s Sinovac and Sinopharm, and India’s Covaxin to the country’s approved list of Covid-19 vaccines for inbound travel, the government announced yesterday.
“From 4am on November 22, Covid-19 vaccines on the WHO EUL (World Health Organisation emergency use listing) will be recognised, and all under-18s coming to England will be treated as fully vaccinated at the border,” read a government statement quoted by Anadolu Agency.
In the UK, passengers who have been fully vaccinated – and have received their vaccine certificate from one of over 135 approved countries and territories – are not required to take a pre-departure test, day eight test, or self-isolate upon arrival.
Instead, passengers will just need to pay for a lateral flow test to take before the end of their second day, post-arrival.
British Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the new announcement is a step forward for the travel industry, businesses, and family and friends seeking 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 said. – Bernama, November 9, 2021
