A study conducted on&nbsp;animals has shown that&nbsp;a covid vaccine developed to be administered orally not only protects fighting against the coronavirus, but also reduces the airborne dissemination of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to the others in close contact, reported by PTI.

The study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, shows that the vaccine has the capacity to neutralise the virus through mucosal tissue, limiting the infections and the spread of the active airborne particles.

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In the study,&nbsp;which used hamsters for trials, the vaccine induced a strong antibody&nbsp;response in&nbsp;the blood and lungs.

When the animals were exposed to large doses of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, causing a breakthrough infection they were found to be less symptomatic and had lower quantities of infections virus in their nose and lungs than the non-vaccinated hamsters.

As a result, they did not shed as much virus through routine airborne exposures, according to the researchers.&nbsp;

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Stephanie N Langel of Duke University Medical Centre in the US said, “Considering most of the world is under-immunised and this is especially true of children, the possibility that a vaccinated person with a breakthrough infection can spread covid&nbsp;to unimmunised family or community members poses a public health risk.”

She further said that developing such vaccines will not only be beneficial for protecting against disease but will also decrease the chances of transmitting the virus to an unvaccinated person.

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The researchers, which included teams from Vaxart, a US vaccine producer and Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute, a clinical research non-profit,&nbsp;examined the vaccine that uses an adenovirus as a vector to express the virus spike protein. The SARS-CoV-2 uses the spike protein to enter and infect human cells.&nbsp;

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According to researchers, contrary to the vaccinations that are injected to muscle, mucosal immunisations enhance the production of immunoglobulin A (IgA), the immune system’s first line of defence against pathogens in the lungs and nose.

They said that these mucosal ports of entry are then protected making it rare for a vaccinated person to transfer infection during cough or sneezing. As per the researchers, the human vaccination is designed to be consumed as a pill.&nbsp;

Researchers noted that this study focused on the original SARS-CoV-2 virus, but new tests will be conducted to test the vaccine against the Omicron variants.&nbsp;

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A study conducted on animals has shown that a covid vaccine developed to be administered orally not only protects fighting against the coronavirus, but also reduces the airborne dissemination of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to the others in close contact, reported by PTI.

A study conducted on animals has shown that a covid vaccine developed to be administered orally not only protects fighting against the coronavirus, but also reduces the airborne dissemination of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to the others in close contact, reported by PTI. The study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, shows that the vaccine has the capacity to neutralise the virus through mucosal tissue, limiting the infections and the spread of the active airborne particles. Also read | Study finds Omicron variant of Covid is as severe as Delta variant In the study, which used hamsters for trials, the vaccine induced a strong antibody response in the blood and lungs. When the animals were exposed to large doses of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, causing a breakthrough infection they were found to be less symptomatic and had lower quantities of infections virus in their nose and lungs than the non-vaccinated hamsters. As a result, they did not shed as much virus through routine airborne exposures, according to the researchers. Watch | Another setback for Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine jab as FDA limits its use Stephanie N Langel of Duke University Medical Centre in the US said, “Considering most of the world is under-immunised and this is especially true of children, the possibility that a vaccinated person with a breakthrough infection can spread covid to unimmunised family or community members poses a public health risk.” She further said that developing such vaccines will not only be beneficial for protecting against disease but will also decrease the chances of transmitting the virus to an unvaccinated person. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: The researchers, which included teams from Vaxart, a US vaccine producer and Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute, a clinical research non-profit, examined the vaccine that uses an adenovirus as a vector to express the virus spike protein. The SARS-CoV-2 uses the spike protein to enter and infect human cells. Also read | Study shows risk of long COVID-19 is worse after getting infected with Delta variant than Omicron According to researchers, contrary to the vaccinations that are injected to muscle, mucosal immunisations enhance the production of immunoglobulin A (IgA), the immune system’s first line of defence against pathogens in the lungs and nose. They said that these mucosal ports of entry are then protected making it rare for a vaccinated person to transfer infection during cough or sneezing. As per the researchers, the human vaccination is designed to be consumed as a pill. Researchers noted that this study focused on the original SARS-CoV-2 virus, but new tests will be conducted to test the vaccine against the Omicron variants. (With inputs from agencies)

New oral vaccine protects against Covid and reduces its transmission, says Study

iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball Tour's final stop in Florida Live Arena in Miami has been called off. The last-minute cancellation was done due to the rapidly spreading of the Omicron variant. 
 
The announcement was made by iHeartRadio on Twitter account on Sunday, "Due to the increased transmission of the new COVID-19 variant and to further minimize any potential risks, as a precautionary measure and for the safety of our staff, talent and guests, we have made the decision to cancel tonight's iHeartRadio Y100 Jingle Ball. Thank you for your understanding. Ticket holders will receive a refund within 48 hours and if they have any issues, they should reach out to their point of purchase, '' the announcement reads.

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The tweet reads further, "Ticket holders who purchased through Ticketmaster will receive a refund within 3 to 30 days. If you have any issues, you should reach out to your point of purchase."

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The show was originally scheduled to feature Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Black Eyed Peas, AJR, Saweetie, Tate McRae and others.&nbsp; 
 
The Miami stop of the Jingle Ball Tour is the latest live event to be cancelled due to COVID-19. Previously, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, the Jonas Brothers and others have <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/doja-cat-cancels-two-big-performances-after-her-team-members-tests-covid-19-positive-435977">cancelled </a>their Jingle Ball concerts after members of their teams were tested covid-19. Later, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/doja-cat-tests-covid-19-positive-pulls-out-of-jingle-ball-tour-436521">Doja Cat</a> herself announced her positive test result and cancelled her further appearances in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Atlanta and Miami. 
 
After Doja Cat, &nbsp;Lil Nas X and Coldplay cancelled their scheduled performances after their team members&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-lil-nas-x-coldplay-drop-out-of-jingle-bell-ball-after-team-members-contract-covid-19-436212">tested positive for</a> the virus. 
This isn't the first project that was cancelled due to the new Covid variant. Earlier, 'Saturday Night Live' decided to tape the final episode of the year without a live audience and with only a limited cast and crew due to the recent spike in the Omicron&nbsp;variant.&nbsp; 
 
The statement posted on the SNL IG page reads, "Due to the recent spike in the Omicron variant and out of an abundance of caution, there will be no live audience for tonight's taping of 'Saturday Night Live' and the show will have limited cast and crew."

iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball Tour's final stop in Florida Live Arena in Miami has been called off. The last-minute cancellation was done due to the rapidly spreading of the Omicron variant.

iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball Tour's final stop in Florida Live Arena in Miami has been called off. The last-minute cancellation was done due to the rapidly spreading of the Omicron variant. The announcement was made by iHeartRadio on Twitter account on Sunday, "Due to the increased transmission of the new COVID-19 variant and to further minimize any potential risks, as a precautionary measure and for the safety of our staff, talent and guests, we have made the decision to cancel tonight's iHeartRadio Y100 Jingle Ball. Thank you for your understanding. Ticket holders will receive a refund within 48 hours and if they have any issues, they should reach out to their point of purchase, '' the announcement reads. Rapper Drakeo the Ruler dies in a stabbing incident at LA concert, Snoop Dogg, 50 cent cancel performance The tweet reads further, "Ticket holders who purchased through Ticketmaster will receive a refund within 3 to 30 days. If you have any issues, you should reach out to your point of purchase." pic.twitter.com/WfwlHklJEQ — Y100 Miami (@Y100MIAMI) December 19, 2021 × The show was originally scheduled to feature Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Black Eyed Peas, AJR, Saweetie, Tate McRae and others. The Miami stop of the Jingle Ball Tour is the latest live event to be cancelled due to COVID-19. Previously, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, the Jonas Brothers and others have cancelled their Jingle Ball concerts after members of their teams were tested covid-19. Later, Doja Cat herself announced her positive test result and cancelled her further appearances in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Atlanta and Miami. After Doja Cat, Lil Nas X and Coldplay cancelled their scheduled performances after their team members tested positive for the virus. This isn't the first project that was cancelled due to the new Covid variant. Earlier, 'Saturday Night Live' decided to tape the final episode of the year without a live audience and with only a limited cast and crew due to the recent spike in the Omicron variant. The statement posted on the SNL IG page reads, "Due to the recent spike in the Omicron variant and out of an abundance of caution, there will be no live audience for tonight's taping of 'Saturday Night Live' and the show will have limited cast and crew."

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