After the United States, its northern neighbour, Canada, too, has announced that it will allow entry to those jabbed with Covaxin, the made in India vaccine against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). Travellers who have taken the jab, developed by the Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech International Limited, will be considered ‘fully vaccinated’ from November 30 for entry into Canada, the country’s Public Health Agency (PHAC) has announced. The Government of Canada will adjust some of Canada’s border measures beginning on Nov. 30 to include additional #COVID19 vaccines accepted for entry to Canada and changes to certain exemptions, testing and #ArriveCAN requirements. For more information: https://t.co/RdflwyZ6vm pic.twitter.com/XRvxE50wLT — Health Canada and PHAC (@GovCanHealth) November 19, 2021“Effective November 30, 2021, fully vaccinated individuals with right of entry to Canada who depart and re-enter the country within 72 hours of leaving Canada will not have to present a pre-entry molecular test. “Also effective from November 30, 2021, Canada will expand the list of Covid-19 vaccines that travellers can receive to be considered fully vaccinated for the purpose of travel to Canada,” it further said.

Source: Hindustan Times November 22, 2021 22:43 UTC