Covishield, Covaxin Recognised By 96 Countries, Says Health Minister

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New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya claimed that around 96 countries have recognised Covaxin and Covishield and both these COVID-19 vaccines have received emergency use listing (EUL) from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

“WHO has included eight vaccines in EUL so far. We are happy two out of these are Indian vaccines — Covaxin and Covishield. Ninety six countries of the world have recognised both these vaccines,” Mandaviya told news agency.

The 96 nations include Canada, US, Australia, Spain, UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Russia, and Switzerland.