Canberra: Australia has approved ‘Made in India’ Covishield for travelling into the country. The Therapeutic Goods Administration has advised that the China-made Sinovac and the India-made Covishield vaccines would be considered “recognised vaccines” when determining whether an incoming international traveller has been appropriately vaccinated, said Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in an online briefing with the Indian media.
The recognition of the vaccines will remove a significant barrier for international students seeking to study in Australia.
Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna and the Janssen vaccine are already recognised in Australia.
Australian PM Morrison on Friday announced the reopening of international travel and easing of border restrictions.