Thursday, June 24, 2021
Indians who took Covishield vaccine can register to return to Kuwait - Indian Ambassador to Kuwait
Indian Ambassador for Kuwait said that, we are aware of the concerns about vaccination and its approvals in Kuwait, Kuwaiti authorities are fully aware that Covishield vaccine given in India is same as the Oxford's AstraZeneca vaccine.
He called those who have taken Covishield vaccines in India to register in the Kuwaiti portal as having taken Oxford's AstraZeneca vaccine. However, the entry to Kuwait is not currently available to those who have taken Covaxin vaccine. We have taken up the issue and will update you, when we get more information, he added.
- The Indian Ambassador called all Indian community to remain alert and continue to follow all precautions instructed by Kuwaiti government regarding the Coronavirus as the country is witnessing an increase in number of infections. Trending : Kuwait to allow fully vaccinated expats to return from 1st August
- He appeals all Indian nationals to submit their passports for renewal at least 3 months before expiry of validity of passport or residence permit as the country is witnessing increasing number of infections and Indian embassy may close down public service on short notice. You can apply for renewal as early as 1 year before, Let's not wait for the last minute to apply for consular services.
- Indian expatriates staff of Kuwait's Health ministry who were stranded in India are now returning to Kuwait. Read : Saudi Arabia approves the equivalence of Covishield vaccine with AstraZeneca
- Today, Kuwait's Ministry of Health reported 1,761 new Corona cases after testing 13,771 people, the ministry also announced 1,524 new recoveries and 9 deaths in the last 24 hours.
