2019 United States outbreak of lung illness linked to vaping products The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces that the number of deaths caused by vaping-associated pulmonary injury ("vaping illness") linked to electronic cigarettes has risen to 18, with an additional 1,080 injuries reported. The CDC says the cause is still under investigation. Vaping-related lung injury cases surge to 1,080; deaths rise to 18 © USA Today Sources: USA Today
