As countries across the world gradually prepare to restart travel and tourism, students are worried about the World Health Organization and several countries not listing Covaxin among the approved vaccines.

The United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland and the EU are among those that have not approved Covaxin for now. Top universities are allowing students who have received vaccines approved by the countries or the WHO.

The WHO has approved Pfizer, Moderna and Covishield vaccines but for Covaxin, it has asked for more information. Bharat Biotech has said in a statement that regulatory approvals for Covaxin are in process in over 60 countries, including US, Brazil and Hungary. Additionally, emergency use authorizations have been granted by 13 countries. The firm said that application for Emergency Use List has been submitted to WHO-Geneva and the company expects regulatory approvals in July-September… (NDTV, May 26, 2021)