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Number of severe cases linked to vaping increases in Wisconsin

Posted at 10:57 AM, Sep 26, 2019
and last updated 2019-09-26 13:23:33-04

There are now 60 cases of people with severe lung disease in Wisconsin who reported recent vaping, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Most cases reported using e-cigarettes or other vaping devices to inhale THC-containing products, such as waxes and oils, according to DHS.

The cases were reported in 26 counties: Adams, Brown, Dane, Dodge, Door, Fond du Lac, Grant, Green, Jefferson, Kenosha, La Crosse, Marathon, Milwaukee, Monroe, Outagamie, Portage, Racine, Sauk, Sheboygan, St. Croix, Vernon, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, and Winnebago.

DHS also said there are 14 patients ‘whose records need further investigation.’

Last week the state reported 35 cases in 15 Wisconsin counties.