As Republican leadership in the Senate rushes to fill the Supreme Court vacancy, we examine what’s at stake for the Affordable Care Act and the Mississippian’s insured through it.

Then, researchers in the Magnolia State work on developing a nasal spray designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Plus, after a Southern Remedy Health Minute, a statewide non-profit works to help new Mississippi voters get registered.

Segment 1:

Mississippi is among 18 states seeking to overturn the Affordable Care Act in a case scheduled to go before the U.S. Supreme Court in November. And the vacancy on the high court created by the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last week is causing Republican leadership in the Senate to seek a expedited confirmation of President Trump's nominee. Trump says he'll nominate conservative for the seat, and that plan could tilt the court toward an opinion that will end the 10-year-old health insurance program. State Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says about 110,000 people are enrolled in the ACA in Mississippi. He tells our Desare Frazier a decision to end the program would effect the entirety of the healthcare system in the state.

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A new nasal spray that could prevent someone from contracting the coronavirus is being researched in Mississippi. The spray, in trial at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and Medicine, is designed to block and neutralize the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes the COVID-19 disease. Co-lead researcher Dr. Ritesh Tandon says he is hopeful for a vaccine early next year, but thinks a pandemic like the coronavirus should be attacked from multiple angles. He tells our Kobee Vance the experimental nasal spray could help those skeptical about vaccines.

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Southern Remedy Health Minute

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The deadline to register to vote in the November 3rd general election in Mississippi is quickly approaching. The Mississippi chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI is working to register new voters for the upcoming election. Executive Director Sitaniel Wimbley [like Nathaniel, but Sit-taniel] tells our Kobee Vance registering to vote is the first step a resident can take to make their voice heard.

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