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UK’s ‘simplified’ travel rules does not cover vaccinated Indians

Image Source : PTI The UK’s new system covers over 50 countries, including the US and European Union (EU) member-nation plus 18 others such as Canada, Japan and the UAE.  Britain’s so-called “simplified” international travel system that scraps an amber list of medium COVID-19 risk countries took effect on Monday, but it offers no benefits for vaccinated Indians travelling to the UK. The UK…

Working to ‘expand UK recognition of vaccination certification’: UK responds to India’s quarantine rule

Image Source : PTI FILE Working to ‘expand UK recognition of vaccination certification’: UK responds to India’s quarantine rule The British commission, just hours after India made a 10-day quarantine mandatory for travelers from the United Kingdom, said that it is continuing to engage with the Government of India on technical cooperation to expand UK recognition of vaccine certification. “We are…

Vaccine Politics on the International Level

On Modi’s birthday (September 17th), India celebrated by vaccinating 20 crore people. However, the joy was short-lived, as other countries, such as the United Kingdom, continue to invalidate those who have been vaccinated.  UK has recognised Covishield as a vaccine as it is a licensed product of a UK company. Furthermore, the vaccine certificates issued in India have been refused recognition.…

Our first package holiday and I enjoyed it

A package holiday has never really appealed. We like to be independent, organising our own flights and accommodation, and having flexibility. Last year we even planned an amazing driving holiday through France, Switzerland and Italy. However, we’ve recently come back from our first package holiday and I was impressed. Why a package holiday this time? The original plan was to go and visit my…