Vacation + Vaccination? Here's How To Give It A Shot

The official Twitter account of Russia's Sputnik V announced vaccine tourism plans last month and the tiny European republic of San Marino welcomed its first vaccine tourists this week.

If you are sick of playing whack-a-mole with vaccination slots, of being confined indoors and have about Rs 1.5 lakh cash or more to burn, there's a way out - literally. Countries like Russia, Norway, Austria and Maldives are working on programmes to offer people abroad the chance to get vaccinated against COVID-19 during a visit. Reports say similar offerings are sprouting in the US as well. The official Twitter account of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine announced the plans last month and the tiny European republic of San Marino welcomed its first vaccine tourists this week. A Delhi-based travel agency has now said they are considering vaccination tour packages to Russia, but several logistical considerations need to be worked out including visa and flights.