‘That’s a big snake:’ Florida cousins catch pregnant 16-foot python on family property

First nasal spray for covid-19 treatment in India: For the treatment of adult patients suffering from Covid-19, pharma company Glenmark has launched Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (FabiSpray) in India. The nasal spray was launched by the pharma company in partnership with SaNOtize. "Phase 3 trial in India met the key endpoints and demonstrated reduction of viral load of 94 per cent in 24 hours and 99 per cent in 48 hours. Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (NONS) was safe and well-tolerated in COVID-19 patients. Glenmark to market NONS under the brand name FabiSpray," the company said in a statement.

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ladies tights such as pantyhose on your face could reduce the risk of getting Covid, more so than masks.A major risk identified with commonly worn face masks is that they do not fit tightly enough to block viral particles from being inhaled or exhaled significantly.Cambridge University researchers have tested seven hacks to improve the fit of masks.Their new study outlined DIY hacks people have used to make masks fit better, including using rubber bands or tape.They found the most effective tactic was to wrap pantyhose around the bottom half of the face or on top of a mask.Researchers have said that this could reduce the number of viral particles by up to seven times more than a loose mask on its own by sealing the gaps around the nose and mouth.They raised that the social and physical impact of wearing tights on your face in public was "unlikely to be tolerated for an extended period of time".Tight-fitting medical masks are great at blocking out the virus, but many describe them as uncomfortable.The study raised that the most common surgical or cloth masks are far less resistant to Covid.Cambridge researchers recruited four volunteers to try seven different mask hacks - the study looked at both surgical and KN95 masks.Other methods included tying the ear bands to make the masks fit more tightly or stuffing the gaps with bandages.Participants did seven minutes of various exercises designed to mimic real-world interactions such as talking, smiling, nodding and eating.The researchers measured how well the masks fit by monitoring the filtration efficiency and calculating a 'fit factor' score.Pantyhose and cloth tape were most effective, increasing the fit factor by 27.7 and 14.7.Surgical masks performed better if worn in

Epik High frontman Tablo has tested positive for COVID-19.OURS, Epik High’s management agency, confirmed the news through a press statement released earlier today (February 9).“Tablo experienced minor symptoms on February 3 and underwent PCR testing, and his results came back negative the next day (January 4),” the agency said, as translated by Soompi. “However, he voluntarily got tested again on February 8, and his results came back positive this morning.”The statement also noted that the rest of Epik High and staff members who were recently in contact with Tablo underwent rapid antigen testing following the hip-hop artist’s diagnosis.

New Zealand anti-vaccine mandate protesters faced off with police outside parliament today, as demonstrators camped inside the Wellington legislature's grounds vowed to stay "as long as it takes".

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A 48-year-old Kissimmee man was killed in a hit-and-run crash around 8:55 p.m. Thursday in the area of U.S. 192 and Siesta Lago Drive, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Florida representative said that Walmart had mistakenly allowed people under the age of 65 with comorbidities to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Warm temperatures are leading to a summertime pattern in Central Florida.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The portal will reopen on Monday to allow residents to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at the Orange County Convention Center but those who are interested can pre-register now to get a jump-start.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Vaccination efforts that have now been underway since late last year are starting to reduce the number of new COVID-19 cases being reported among the local elderly population.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange County jail is seeing an outbreak of COVID-19 cases.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Seniors needing a ride to their vaccine appointment at the Orange County Convention Center can ride for free with Lynx.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Public Schools plans to keep all of its campuses open five days a week over the summer “because of extensive learning loss over the past 11 months,” according to an email sent out to district employees.

Drivers will soon be able to hit the gas pedal a little more along a portion of State Road 408 in Orange County.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Omni Healthcare is now requiring all of its employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in a move designed to help keep patients and staff members safe from the virus.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Federal Retail Pharmacy program is bringing more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to Florida through commercial pharmacies and on Thursday, Winn-Dixie stores across the state began administering shots.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 22-year-old man accused of carjacking an Amazon delivery driver in Polk County has been taken into custody, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 35-year-old Orlando man was killed in a crash Thursday morning in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County deputies are looking for a man who gave both women he was dating a fake name, stole from them and took rings from one of his girlfriends to propose to his other girlfriend.

PORT CHARTLOTTE, Fla. – Publix will reopen its online portal for COVID-19 vaccination appointments on Friday and Monday, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

A seal has been spotted resting along some North Florida beaches over the last few days, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Southeast tweeted Tuesday.

ORLANDO, Fla – SeaWorld Orlando is adding a bit of the Big Easy to its Seven Seas Food Festival.

ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions and shares tips about the rules of the road, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida health care providers would be protected from lawsuits claiming their actions led to illness or death caused by the coronavirus under a bill approved by a Senate committee Wednesday.

ZOLFO SPRINGS, Fla. - Aaron Brown was driving down Parnell Road when he spotted something on his family's property that required a second look. "I drove past it and said, 'That's a big snake.' I had my mother with me and she said, 'Well, get out and get it.' I said, 'You get out and get it. If that joker catches me, you can’t help me,'" Aaron recalled. That big snake turned out to be a 16-foot Burmese python. Aaron called his cousin, William Wilkinson, for help. "I told him. 'Man, watch that thing; I’m on my way.

In the middle of a global pandemic when many Floridians are concerned about if and when they’ll be able to get a Coronavirus vaccine, Gov. Ron DeSantis and other politicians announce they want to take on social media companies like Facebook and Twitter.

It’s the real deal. The 14-carat gold ring containing more than 50 diamonds is an authentic Super Bowl XXXVII ring the Tampa Bay Buccaneers players received after beating the Oakland Raiders in 2003.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Faith Boles is one of the thousands of live entertainment performers who was laid off from their dream job due to the coronavirus pandemic.

ORLANDO, Fla. – As part of the News 6 morning team, Traffic Safety Expert Steven Montiero shares his experience on the roads as a Florida state trooper and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force with Central Florida viewers.

MIAMI – Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida is expected to receive 325,000 new doses of vaccines this week, up from last week’s 307,000.

OLDSMAR, Fla. – A hacker was able to remotely gain access to a Florida city’s water treatment plant in an unsuccessful attempt to fill the water supply with a potentially harmful chemical, authorities said.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County officials made good on their promise to send strike teams out on Super Bowl Sunday to make sure local businesses were following coronavirus guidelines during the big game.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Celebrations inside and outside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa following the Buccaneers win in Sunday’s Super Bowl 55 saw thousands of people cheering on the home team’s win, many without masks.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A man accused of strangling his ex-girlfriend and setting her house on fire fired a handgun at a deputy twice before he was ultimately shot Friday night, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

As Florida lawmakers move quickly to try to shield businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits, a Miami-Dade County circuit judge has refused to dismiss a case against Publix Super Markets that stems from the COVID-19 death of a deli worker.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Starting this week, Seminole County will begin receiving 3,900 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine per week, which is more than double its previous allotment, according to the county’s emergency manager Alan Harris.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Veterans Affairs hospitals in Florida and South Georgia are in need of pharmacy technicians, many of whom will help administer COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable veterans in the coming months.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Some people in South Florida had to get creative to watch the Super Bowl Sunday when a neighborhood suddenly lost power, and it seems this may have been intentional.

OVIEDO, Fla. – Several residents from the Oviedo community came to the East Coast Believers Church to get their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Monday.

ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions and shares tips about the rules of the road, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.

TAMPA, Fla. – The celebration is underway for one of two Central Florida football players who took part in Super Bowl LV.

TAMPA, Fla. - In a truly historic event, Tom Brady secured a record seventh Super Bowl title while Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs struggled throughout the match-up. Brady threw three touchdowns, including a pair to old longtime New England teammate Rob Gronkowski in their first season together with the Buccaneers.By the end of the fourth, Mahomes’ Chiefs went home without a single touchdown.In a year defined by working from home, the Buccaneers made history by becoming the first team to play a Super Bowl in their home stadium.Tom Brady celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9.

TAMPA, Fla. - Someone will make history Sunday in a Super Bowl so filled with storylines it would fill a season of TV programming.Tom Brady, already the true Game of Thrones king, going for a seventh ring. Patrick Mahomes, the apparent heir to the quarterbacking summit, seeking a second in a row with Kansas City — something no team has done since Brady led New England to the double in the 2003 and ’04 seasons.Brady, 43 is in his 10th NFL title game, but with a new outfit, the Buccaneers — who happen to call Tampa home. Yes, Tampa, Florida, where the Super Bowl is being played this year.

TAMPA, Fla. – Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have touched down at the Super Bowl.

TAMPA, Fla. – Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have touched down at the Super Bowl.

Someone will make history Sunday in a Super Bowl so filled with storylines it would fill a season of TV programming.

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Laser accurate like the greatest quarterback, News 6 watched how the Highland Mint makes the official coin for the greatest game.

A view of the pirate ship Jose Gasparilla ahead of Super Bowl LV on February 1, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) When and where is Super Bowl LV?Super Bowl 2021 is set for Sunday, Feb.