Night shift workers are more likely to be admitted to a hospital with coronavirus, study says
Nearly 25 million Americans work night shifts
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Night shift workers are up to three times more likely to be admitted to a hospital with coronavirus, according to a new study by researchers at Manchester University.
Experts said those working irregular hours could be more at risk of infection because their sleep is disrupted, which damages the immune system and its ability to fight off pathogens.
Past studies have regularly found that people who work shift patterns or who work at night tend to be more sick.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Wednesday that the White House has not decided on the fate of the Twin Metals copper mining project in Minnesota, as it works to balance economic growth and strong opposition from environmentalists.
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