Ukraine War Delays Approved Travel With Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine
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The review process by world health officials of the Russian jabs was postponed by the war, so travelers are requesting to get vaccinated with approved brands. Other destinations with fewer stringent health requirements are managing to seize the moment.
Citizens in dozens of countries — including Argentina, Venezuela, and India — have received Russia's Sputnik V Covid vaccine. But despite being approved by 71 countries, those who got the vaccine have found it difficult to travel elsewhere.
Now the war in Ukraine is further complicating efforts to get it approved for entry to more destinations.
The World Health Organization, which was planning to examine irregularities found in the Sputnik V plant on March 7, postponed its visit due to Russian invasion of Ukraine. Mariângela Simão, a WHO assistant director general, attributed the postponement to the difficulty of booking a flight to Russ
