CDC Says Number Of Possible Cases Of Vaping-Related Lung Illness Has Doubled
CDC Says Number Of Possible Cases Of Vaping-Related Lung Illness Has Doubled Enlarge this image toggle caption Richard Vogel/AP Richard Vogel/AP Updated at 8:15 p.m. ET The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that the number of possible cases of severe respiratory illnesses among people who vaped nicotine or cannabis-related products has more than doubled, to 450 in 33 states. Sponsor Message "While this investigation is ongoing, people should consider not using e-cigarette products," says Dr. Dana Meaney-Delman, incident manager of the CDC's response to the vaping-related lung injuries. On Thursday, New York state health officials said lab tests found vitamin E acetate in a number of cannabis-containing vaping cartridges submitted by people who fell ill and that it is now a "key focus" of their investigation.
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