UAE clarifies that Covishield is an approved vaccine

  • Date: 21-Jun-2021
  • Source: Gulf Insider
  • Sector:Healthcare
  • Country:UAE
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UAE clarifies that Covishield is an approved vaccine

The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine being sold in India under the brand name Covishield is a UAE-approved vaccine, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) said on Sunday.

The health authority responded to queries from UAE residents on social media as to whether passengers who have taken the Covishield vaccine that is being administered in India would be allowed to travel back as per the new travel protocols.