Key Points
- Three additional vaccines from the WHO emergency use list have been approved for travelers entering the UK
Overview
The UK government announced that COVID-19 vaccines on the World Health Organization (WHO) emergency use listing (EUL) would be recognized in the government’s inbound travel rules beginning the morning of November 22, 2021. New vaccines on this list include Sinovac, Sinopharm Beijing, and Covaxin. A complete list of vaccines approved by the UK government is found here.
What are the Changes?
Three additional vaccines on the WHO EUL will be added to the UK’s list of approved vaccines for approved travel. The announcement notes that this change will benefit fully vaccinated travelers from the UAE, Malaysia, and India.
Looking Ahead
The UK government will continue to review its border measures. Continue to check the UK government’s website.
Source: GOV.UK
