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For many Americans, sleep is elusive. Even before the pandemic, more than

 50 million Americans suffered from some type of sleep disorder

. Now layer on a deadly virus, and all the stressors that come with it. It’s no wonder sleep specialists around the globe report a surge in sleep disorders. 

For some people, the connection between insomnia and the virus is literal. Patients recovering from COVID-19 have been known to suddenly

, likely because the disease upsets the nervous system. But for many others, the connection is more nebulous. Anxiety over the future, the stress of surviving in lockdown and a loss of regular routines all combine to make sleep elusive.

How do you combat COVID-somnia? Friday at 9 a.m., MPR News host Kerri Miller asked two sleep experts about the science of insomnia. 

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Stress, anxiety, a lack of routine — and in some cases, COVID-19 itself are contributing to a surge in insomnia. What can we do about it?

Stress, anxiety, a lack of routine, and in some cases, COVID-19 itself are contributing to a surge in insomnia. What can we do about it?

How to deal with pandemic-induced insomnia

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How to deal with pandemic-induced insomnia

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