US easing entry rules on Sinovac vaccineesFilipinos whose entry into the United States had been hamstrung by their having been inoculated with Chinese COVID-19 vaccines that are not recognized by US authorities may soon gain entry with the easing of vaccination requirements. These include Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines. Galvez said the latest Sinovac shipment will be deployed mostly to Region 4-A, Region 3, Region 6, Region 7, Region 11, Region 2, Region 1 and Region 9. US easing vax rules for visitorsThe White House has announced the easing of entry rules, possibly in November, for most foreign air travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the barring of those who have had no shots at all. If the US recognizes WHO’s approval of Sinovac and Sinopharm, as expected, Filipinos who have had two Sinovac doses would be considered as fully vaccinated and eligible for entry like other vaccinated travelers, assuming they satisfy the other usual requirements.

Source: Philippine Star September 27, 2021 16:01 UTC