Tag: World Health Organization

The COVID-19 pandemic brought global air mobility and tourism to an abrupt halt. It also pressed pause on trillions of dollars worth of economic activity. Millions of livelihoods and businesses have been placed at risk. And while increasing vaccination rates are helping to kickstart the return of international aviation and restart tourism, much more still needs to be done. We therefore add our organizations’ voices to those of the G7, G20, and the many countries who have called for borders to be opened to fully vaccinated travelers, travelers with acceptable proof of recovery from previous infection, and travelers holding mutually ... Read more

Covaxin, one of the covid vaccines in India, is not included in the World Health Organization’s emergency list. Those who have been vaccinated with covaxin may not be allowed to travel internationally until the vaccine is approved. Only nine countries have approved Covaxin. At the same time, Covishield is recognized by 130 countries around the world. When Bharat Biotech sent a recommendation on Covaxin to the World Health Organization, the World Health Organization guideline showed that “more information is needed”. Currently, about 20 million people in the country have received Covaxin. If approved by the World Health Organization, the vaccine ... Read more