Every year, I post reasons to
abolish Daylight Saving Time, the twice-annual obligation to change the clocks
forward or back. In addition to
financial cost, I have cited health concerns because of increased risks of
accidents and physical health problems because of the disruption of sleep and
schedule, as well as mental health problems.
There is no benefit to the change.
The outbreak of the novel
coronavirus 2019 reminds that the hour of sleep is lost during the influenza
season, an inopportune time to cause a loss of sleep an alteration to the
circadian rhythm, as it can weaken immune systems. But during this additional epidemic that has
already spread to most American States and the District
of Columbia , it is especially irresponsible.
More and more States in the Union are considering legislation to abolish DST or at
least to eliminate the twice-a-year obligation to move the clocks by switching
permanently to DST as the new Standard Time or their jurisdiction. The federal government should coordinate with
States on abolishing this costly and unhealthy disruption.
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