CDC warns public to ‘particularly’ avoid e-cigarettes with THC amid illness outbreak

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Government scientists have uncovered data that suggests vaping devices containing THC, the high-inducing chemical in marijuana, are likely responsible for the mysterious lung illness that has infected at least 805 people and caused 12 deaths.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still urging the public to avoid e-cigarettes, but it is now updating its guidance to stress that people should “particularly” avoid using substances that have THC.

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