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Number of vaping-related illnesses in U.S. has spiked

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The number of vaping-related illnesses is up.

As of Jan. 14, the CDC says 2,668 cases of lung injuries linked to e-cigarettes or vaping products have been reported.

That's an increase of 66 cases from last week.

At least 60 deaths have been in confirmed in 27 states as well as in Washington D.C.

However, the agency says more deaths are under investigation.