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ACLC Press Release: Coal miners call on Congress for support amidst dual threats from black lung and COVID-19

April 23, 2020 ACLC News, Black Lung, COVID-19, Press Release

EE NEWS: Pandemic: Social distancing isn't novel for miners with black lung

April 10, 2020 Black Lung, COVID-19

WASHINGTON POST: As covid-19 hits, coal companies aim to cut the tax they pay to support black-lung miners

April 10, 2020 Black Lung, COVID-19

WYMT: Weak lungs and small spaces: Coal miners face heightened risk as essential workers during COVID-19

April 10, 2020 Black Lung, COVID-19

WYMT: Eastern Kentucky law center reflects on singer John Prine

April 10, 2020 ACLC News, Black Lung

Resources for Miners with Black Lung in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 10, 2020 ACLC News, Black Lung, COVID-19

GIZMODO: 'I’m Just Praying': Miners Fear the Impacts Covid-19 Could Have in Coal Country

March 26, 2020 Black Lung, COVID-19

WASHINGTON POST: Coal miners told to keep working during the outbreak despite close quarters, damaged lungs

March 25, 2020 Black Lung, COVID-19

WFPL: Coal Industry Braces As COVID-19 Impacts Electricity Demand

March 25, 2020 Bankruptcy, COVID-19