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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

BLOOMBERG: Black-Lung Coal Miners Facing Serious Threat from Virus Spread

March 17, 2020 Black Lung

SCALAWAG: ‘Working sick’—Kentucky miners fight black lung regulations

March 3, 2020 Black Lung

OHIO VALLEY RESOURCE: “Lax Oversight” Threatens Health Fund for Miners With Black Lung, Watchdog Finds

February 27, 2020 Black Lung

OHIO VALLEY RESOURCE: Black Lung Benefits Drop For Kentucky Coal Miners After Controversial Law Change

February 24, 2020 Black Lung