Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 05 Dec 2021, 11:00 am Print
Sputnik V WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
Riyadh/UNI/Sputnik: Saudi Arabia will authorize those vaccinated against COVID-19 with Russian-made Sputnik V to enter the kingdom starting from Jan 1, 2022, with a number of conditions, the vaccine developer said on the official Twitter account on Sunday, citing the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF).
"RDIF: Saudi Arabia joined more than 100 other countries accepting #sputnikvaccinated visitors," the Sputnik V developer tweeted.
"Upon entering the country, persons vaccinated with Sputnik V will be required to quarantine for 48 hours and take a PCR test," the press release of Sputnik V said.
#RDIF announces that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has granted approval for entry of individuals vaccinated with the #Russian @sputnikvaccine starting from January 1, 2022. pic.twitter.com/ZsLSNCcO6V
— RDIF (@rdif_press) December 5, 2021
The decision to allow entry to the kingdom for those vaccinated with Sputnik V enables the Muslims to participate in the Hajj and the Umrah pilgrimages in Mecca and Medina, the document added.
"As Saudi Arabia opens its borders for the Sputnik V vaccinated, this decision will play an important role for increasing the tourist flows and establishing new business ties between Russia and Saudi Arabia," according to the press release.
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