As Russia struggles to combat the virus, reports said authorities will be testing the nasal spray form of the Sputnik V vaccine.

The nasal spray is reportedly set to be administered in two doses in a St Petersburg clinic. The test will be&nbsp;conducted among adult volunteers.

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The country has been experiencing a new wave of the virus with record daily death toll for the second consecutive day. Russia recorded 984 fatalities on Wednesday which is the highest since the pandemic took hold in the country last year.

President Putin had earlier urged authorities to speed up the vaccination campaign as the country continues to battle against the virus.

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Russia has reportedly vaccinated just 30 per cent of its citizens, although it had launched the Sputnik V vaccine last year but the vaccination drive in the country has lagged behind amid a surge in virus cases.

Authorities have reportedly opened several testing sites across the capital Moscow even as a large scale vaccination drive was announced.

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Kremlin had also lashed out against the slow vaccniation calling it "unacceptably small" adding that it was the reason behind the "high mortality rate". 
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As Russia struggles to combat the virus, reports said authorities will be testing the nasal spray form of the Sputnik V vaccine. The nasal spray is reportedly set to be administered in two doses in a St Petersburg clinic.

As Russia struggles to combat the virus, reports said authorities will be testing the nasal spray form of the Sputnik V vaccine. The nasal spray is reportedly set to be administered in two doses in a St Petersburg clinic. The test will be conducted among adult volunteers. Also Read: 'Universal booster': Sputnik Light's efficacy higher than other vaccines, experts claim The country has been experiencing a new wave of the virus with record daily death toll for the second consecutive day. Russia recorded 984 fatalities on Wednesday which is the highest since the pandemic took hold in the country last year. President Putin had earlier urged authorities to speed up the vaccination campaign as the country continues to battle against the virus. Also Read: Russian experts boast about technology sharing of Sputnik vaccine Russia has reportedly vaccinated just 30 per cent of its citizens, although it had launched the Sputnik V vaccine last year but the vaccination drive in the country has lagged behind amid a surge in virus cases. Authorities have reportedly opened several testing sites across the capital Moscow even as a large scale vaccination drive was announced. Also Read: Don't worry, everything's fine, says Putin after coughing repeatedly Kremlin had also lashed out against the slow vaccniation calling it "unacceptably small" adding that it was the reason behind the "high mortality rate".

Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, Russia to test coronavirus vaccine in form of nasal spray

A team from the University of Iowa and the University of Georgia discovered that the intranasal COVID-19 vaccine protects mice against deadly coronavirus infection.

The vaccine also prevents the Coronavirus from spreading from animal to animal.

The findings were reported in the scientific journal 'Science Advances' on July 2.&nbsp;

"If this new COVID-19 vaccine proves successful in people, it could help manage the COVID-19 pandemic by preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission," says Paul McCray, co-leader of the study.&nbsp;

Inhalation rather than injection&nbsp;

Unlike traditional vaccinations, which require an injection, this vaccine is delivered via nasal spray, similar to those used to prevent influenza.

The vaccination used in the trial only requires a single dose and can be kept in the refrigerator for up to three months at normal conditions.&nbsp;

The experimental vaccination delivers the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein into cells via a harmless parainfluenza virus 5 (PIV5), which triggers an immune response that protects against COVID-19 infection.

PIV5 is linked to common cold viruses and infects a variety of species, including humans, without causing sickness.&nbsp;

If successful, the nasal vaccine will be a game-changer, especially for kids who need to be vaccinated against COVID-19.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A team from the University of Iowa and the University of Georgia discovered that the intranasal COVID-19 vaccine protects mice against deadly coronavirus infection.

A team from the University of Iowa and the University of Georgia discovered that the intranasal COVID-19 vaccine protects mice against deadly coronavirus infection. The vaccine also prevents the Coronavirus from spreading from animal to animal. The findings were reported in the scientific journal 'Science Advances' on July 2. "If this new COVID-19 vaccine proves successful in people, it could help manage the COVID-19 pandemic by preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission," says Paul McCray, co-leader of the study. Inhalation rather than injection Unlike traditional vaccinations, which require an injection, this vaccine is delivered via nasal spray, similar to those used to prevent influenza. The vaccination used in the trial only requires a single dose and can be kept in the refrigerator for up to three months at normal conditions. The experimental vaccination delivers the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein into cells via a harmless parainfluenza virus 5 (PIV5), which triggers an immune response that protects against COVID-19 infection. PIV5 is linked to common cold viruses and infects a variety of species, including humans, without causing sickness. If successful, the nasal vaccine will be a game-changer, especially for kids who need to be vaccinated against COVID-19. (With inputs from agencies)

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Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, Russia to test coronavirus vaccine in form of nasal spray

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