Covishield, Covaxin Recognised By 96 Countries, Says Health Minister

The 96 countries that have recognised Covaxin and Covishield include Canada, US, Australia, Spain, UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Russia, and Switzerland.

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday that 96 countries have recognised Covaxin and Covishield and both these COVID-19 vaccines have received emergency use listing (EUL) from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

"WHO has included eight vaccines in EUL so far. We are happy two out of these are Indian vaccines -- Covaxin and Covishield. Ninety six countries of the world have recognised both these vaccines," Mr Mandaviya told news agency ANI.

The 96 nations include Canada, US, Australia, Spain, UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Russia, and Switzerland.

The health minister also informed that over 109 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered so far in the country.