can the cdc rule out the flavors? >> no we can't. >> doctor, i want the cdc advis public not the use any e cigarettes at this point. they also advice that those who do not vape not to start. that children and pregnant women never use e cigarettes. for those trying to quit smoking to use an fda approved cessation device. e cigarettes are not approved for smoking secession. with that, thank you. now i recognize mr. cloud for five minutes. >> thank you. doctor, previously the cdc has said that the illnesses that we're seeing aren't a result of -- do you maintain that the distinction or is it possible that the chemical exposure is leading to reduced immune system, therefore, leading to infection? >> part of the case definition is to rule out infections as a cause. certainly people presenting with cough, shortness of breath and abnormal x-raies often have an infection. in this episodes, we don't believe infection is causing the problem. we think it's one or more chemical exposure. >> okay. do the patients have systems imme

the cdc has been clear it is not yet possible to determine the cause of the vaping related lung disease outbreaks. cdc has recommended people consider not using any e-cigarettes. from that we gather that nothing is off the table as a possible cause. let's first describe the general types of e-cigarettes out there. i understand there are two major categories. first, nicotine e-cigarettes which have the focus of the subcommittee's hearing up to this point and the second, thc e-cigarettes replicate the effects, you are examining both of those types of products factors in the current outbreak of lung illness. is it correct to say you cannot rule out either as contributing to the outbreak? >> that is correct at this point. we are getting new information in every day but very important until we know more that our recommendations be rod. separate from this outbreak we are concerned about the rise of nicotine containing e-cigarette use among youth which is epidemic. for this particular outbreak we don't know yet what the product or products are or whether component of the product that might be

can the cdc rule them out as a factor? >> we have not ruled out any substance yet. >> many of the victims are using flavored products. to add flavor requires additional chemicals on top of the various solvents that we just talked about. rule out the chemicals in flavors as a factor in the current outbreak? >> no, we can't. >> i want to remind everybody that you took a far-reaching warning that the cdc advises the public not using any e-cigarettes at this point. the cdc also advises those that do not date, not to start. the children and pregnant women never use e-cigarettes. and for others to use an fda approved device. e-cigarettes are not approved by fda. thank you. i recognize esther clout for five minutes of questioning. cloud for five minutes of questioning. the resultt is not of infections but rather chemical exposure. you maintain that distinction, or is it possible leadingical exposures to the immune system are therefore leading to infection? >> one thing is to rule out infections as a cause. in these episodes, we do

. >>> another vaping death reported by the cdc. this as a conversation --- >>> the fbi is warning cities all around the country to be alert when the movie joker premieres in theaters. the juul record. they took $12.8 billion from big tobacco. juul marketed mango, mint, and menthol flavors, addicting kids to nicotine. five million kids now using e-cigarettes. the fda said juul ignored the law with misleading health claims. now juul is pushing prop c, to overturn san francisco's e-cigarette protections. say no to juul, no to big tobacco, no to prop c. ["white rabbit" by ♪ one pill makes you larger ♪ and one pill makes you smaller ♪ ♪ and the ones that mother gives you ♪ ♪ don't do anything at all ♪ remember what the dormouse said ♪ welcome aboard. ♪ feed your head >>> a new report says agents and or special investigation unit our coach to put the company first at of passenger safety. uber disputes that and unveiled new safety features to protect customers. tropez hope this new technology could prevent the fatal error they believe sama

. >>> the stunning new numbers just in from the cdc. the number of vaping-related deaths and illnesses soaring. at least 12 patients now dead, more than 800 illnesses across 46 states. >>> bullying in america. the 13-year-old attacked in middle school, dying a week later. parents and administrators face-to-face. >>> the deadly army medevac crash here in the u.s. >>> and the baggage handler under arrest tonight at a major airport, accused of stealing hundreds of thousands in cash. >>> good evening and it's great to have you with us here on a thursday night. and we begin with the whistle-blower's complaint at the center of the storm in washington, the center of this new impeachment inquiry involving president trump. that complaint now made public tonight, and what it alleges, saying some white house officials tried to cover up the call with the president of ukraine, trying to conceal the transcript of the call on a separate, highly secure computer system. and today, the acting director of national intelligence, joseph maguire, was in the h

the cdc has not pinpointed the cause, but it recommends people stop using e-cigarettes.he vaping industry is also suing to nullify new york state's ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes. advocates of the lawsuit say the state's ban unfairly targets former smokers who rely on flavors while failing to address marketing to youth. >>> a california businessman has become the third parent to be sentenced in the sweeping college admissions scandal. he was sentenced to four months in prison and has to pay $400,000 in fines. he paid nearly half a million dollars to get his son into the university as a fake tennis recruit. felicity huffman and lori loughlin were also charged. pleading guilty, huffman will serve 14 days in prison. loughlin pled not guilty and is fighting the charges. >>> a former dallas police officer is expected to testify in her defense early today. amber guyger is accused of killing her black neighbor inside his apartment. guyger said she thought she entered her own apartment when she shot jean. she said she thought he was a burglar. yesterday a witness for t

i look forward to hearing about what the fda and cdc can tell us about how they are addressing these tragic mystery illnesses and the recent actions to combat the use but make no mistake i believe many aspects could have been addressed if they moved forward reviewing all of them on the market when they had the chance to years ago but instead in july, 2017 the announced that it would delay implementation of the provisions of the agencies final rule to ensure all products on the market. the same day i issued a statement explaining deep concerns that it would mean the products would continue to lack oversight for several years and was continued exposure to a new generation. here we are over two years later and my concerns have come to fruition. the usage skyrocketed more than one in four high school students say they've used them in the last 30 days into the products have been marketed and targeted without knowledge of the consequences and as a result we could lose an entire generation to a lifetime of nicotine addiction. at the same time people have developed illnesses following the usa

the cdc is pushing back on that today. american vaping association responding on twitter saying the problem is illegal thc. not regular vaping of nicotine. thc is the chemical that gives marijuana its high. the association tweeting let's be clear, a contaminant of serious concern has been identified in the elicit thc street vapes. not nicotine vaping products. health authorities that continue to issue generalized warnings are endangering the public. matt finn is live with more. matt? >> this afternoon the cdc says in addition to the three deaths, a fourth death is being investigated. there's a total possible 450 cases in 33 different states of e cigarette related illnesses. the cdc is urging the public to consider not using e cigarettes until the current investigation is complete, especially e cigarettes purchased off the streets warning adding any chemicals or mixing any substances like nicotine and thc could be fatal. the cdc is aware the vitamin e and some vape products is a possible cause of extreme illness in some pati

did the cdc shed any light on what is the specific cause of these lung illnesses and deaths?some lawmakers did press the cdc on this today and they've said that it's still early they've heard of reports of substances and the different additives, but they're saying it's too soon. they did say that it appears that it's a chemical exposure or exposures, so that could play a role but again, too early. >> so of course in the meantime with everyone being so concerned, there's a lot of caution about using these products angelica, thanks very much. >> thank you. >> as i mentioned, for more on the house committee's hearing, you can go to cnbc for full coverage joining me now as you just heard, the cdc has not found a consistent pattern behind the hundreds of vaping illnesses our next guest is taking matters into his own hands they've developed a procedure to test for products that may be making people sick joining me the mr. brandon they were a cannabis is now a vape additive testing lab. brian, first of all, what do we know about what's harmful in vaping >> thanks for having me, kell

. >> reporter: the cdc said the number of people getting sick from vaping is on the rise.s as officials in missouri announced a new death believed to be tied to vaping. the fda has launched a criminal probe into the matter. the missouri case is the total number of vaping -related deaths nationwide to eight and the cdc has 530 confirmed and probable cases of lung injuries and this is impacted 38 states and one u.s. territory. health officials say there is no one single product or brand tied to this emergency. the cdc calls it a complex investigation. they have found that a vast majority the people getting sick are men between 18-34. walmart announced friday they plan to stop selling e- cigarettes and the retailer said they will no longer stock e-cigarettes after selling through the existing inventory. they put out a statement saying, even the growing federal, state, and local adulatory complexity and uncertainty regarding e- cigarettes we plan to discontinue the sale of electronic nicotine delivery elects at all walmart and sam's club locations. some lawmakers say corporate

. >>> also tonight, the deaths linked to ecigarettes rising, the urgent new warning from the cdc, stop vaping now >>> the breaking headline on actress felicity huffman, ho long prosecutors are seeking to put her behind bars, and the stars coming to her defense. >> the american airlines worker attempting to sabotage a flight with 150 people on board, why authorities say he tampered with vital equipment. >>> nbc news exclusive, his first national tv interview, the estranged husband of a missing connecticut mother of five declaring he is innocent >> i wish she were here to sort this mess out. >> what we've learned about the handwritten alibi from his girlfriend and the match fans have been waiting for. can serena make history again? >> announcer: this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt hurricane dorian is headed toward open water tonight and none too soon for the battered north carolina coast where the storm finally made its long-feared u.s. landfall today slamming the outer banks with 90-mile-an-hour winds, its dreaded storm surge cutting off communities, its winds cutting a path of

>>the health tonight, the cdc is warning the public not to use the popular east cigarettes as the cdcscrambling to figure out the cause of a chronic lung disease that has been linked to vaping and so far at least 3 people have died and hundreds more have been hospitalized after health officials say they use the cigarettes become martin has the latest. >>new reports show as many as 450 people across the country have contracted a chronic lung disease after vaping at least 3 have died so far this year the cigarettes are not safe erika sward with the american lung association says federal health officials should have taken vaping products off of shelves long ago the american lung association has been warning about there with the dangers of e cigarettes for more than a decade friday, the food and drug administration and the centers for disease control and prevention did take action the agencies warned the public against using e cigarette products, the cdc says right now it's working with researchers in illinois and wisconsin to try to figure out what's making the purse and separately new u

. >>> and this evening, the cdc is now out with alarming new numbers. a major increase in the number of people suffering from vaping-related lung disease. the cdc reporting a 52% increase in just a week. now 80 a cases in 46 states. abc's steve osunsami in atlanta. >> reporter: 35-year-old andrew doss of suburban charlotte, north carolina, is included in tonight's new alarming numbers. he's one of the more than 800 people who've suffered from lung injury that doctors are now linking to the use of e-cigarettes. he says he started vaping in 2018 to help him quit smoking after 15 long years. >> it was definitely the most pain i've ever been through and if the lung collapse didn't cure me of wanting to vape, the chest tube definitely did. >> reporter: the cdc is now reporting 805 probable cases of vaping-related lung injury across 46 states and the u.s. virgin islands. 12 people have died across ten states. health officials still aren't sure aren't what's getting people sick. no particular product, company, or chemical is currently to blame. while they figur

. >>> the new warning about the life threatening illness linked to vaping the cdc saying most patients had vaped thc. our nbc news investigation, the dangerous ingredients we found in black market cartridges. >>> late developments in the manhunt for a possible serial shooter. at least one person killed and who the gunman may have been targeting. >>> the alleged bullying attack. the sixth grader that says three white classmates pinned her down and cut her hair. the girl and her outraged family speaking out >>> want to avoid crying babies on your next flight, the airline that found the solution >> announcer: this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt >>> good evening, everyone it was the most dramatic day of testimony in a trial we've been closely following. a former dallas police officer accused of murder taking the witness stand in her own defense. the first time the public heard directly from amber guyger about how and why she shot and killed an unarmed neighbor in his own apartment. what she says was a terrible mistake our gabe gutierrez was in the courtroom. >> reporter: on the wit

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the cdc isn't naming any names but juul is in the hot seat.n the first lady tweeting about vaping saying she is deeply concerned about the growing epidemic of e cigarette use in our children. her comments coming after the fda released a warning letter over the company's narcoticing practices. juul has 15 days to respond. juul telling us it's reviewing the letters and will fully cooperate. the cdc is continuing its investigation into lung illnesses related to vaping. so far the agency is looking at 450 cases. many cases involve recent use of thc products smaller group reported using only nicotine products the cdc says no device product or substance has been linked to all cases in response to mounting deaths juul says it's monitoring the situation closely. some say the problem is rooted in black market or copy cat products the cdc says it's still investigating that back to you. >> thank you >>> did the world's biggest ipo get closer to becoming a reality this weekend we have the latest, coming up. interesting clock. oh, there weren't enough hour

the president. watch live coverage tuesday at 1 pm on c-span3. online on www.c-span.org. cdc speaking at a medical innovation conference in washington, d.c. about 20 minutes the conversation about challenges facing women in the medical research field. >> i want to think dean reese for the introduction. it's a great honor to be here. and i thank you for your persistence to science and public health. it's the underpinning of medicine and public health. and i believe it's a very exciting time. time of grade expectation about the growing potential of science to provide solutions to what a decade ago seemed like science fiction. when i look back i reflect on science and i think about alexander fleming in 1928 where he noticed mold on the petri dish, and he noticed an impact will affect the growth. he understood the therapeutic potential 1928. literally sat on the shelf until it was embraced to during world war ii. part of the mess just message i want to have is that we need to actively engage news science and put it into timely action to provide meaningful solution. science has li

the cdc reports at least 530 cases of lung disease nationwide including several that were fatal. most of the cases involved e- cigarettes containing thc. some involved only nicotine. >> we don't know the cause. no single product, brand, substance or additive has been linked to all cases. >> reporter: the cdc's dr. anne shookit said they're struggling to keep up with the outbreak. >> we're losing people in the meantime. >> reporter: the cdc is also concerned about the growing epidemic of youth vaping. there's bipartisan support for the trump administration's move to ban the sale of flavored e- cigarettes, something experts say is driving the epidemic. >> we have a whole generation of individuals who have nicotine addiction and very well a gateway to regular smoking. >> reporter: former smoking vicki porter testified that flavored e-cigarettes helps adults like her. >> we want something that tastes good, that makes us want to keep vaping. flavors keep us vaping. flavors keep us not smoking. >> reporter: health officials stressed the long term health effects of using e-cigarettes are

meanwhile, the cdc is also warning this year's flu season could be a bad one. the flu season is just winding down in australia where the number of cases was the highest in history. 210,000 more cases than in 2018. there have already been two flu deaths in the bay area. the cdc advises people to get vaccinated by the end of october. >>> former french president gawkish rack is being remembered today. his son-in-law told the associated press the president died peacefully today among the loved ones. he was a fixture of french pot ticks for decades from prime minister to president. he was also one of europe's most vocal opponents to the 2003 u.s. led invasion of iraq. he was 86 years old. >>> two bay area mothers and their children at risk of becoming homeless. their landlord claims the apartments they lived if for more than a decade are now condos. >> in our original report called project home we talked to city leaders who are calling this a loophole that needs to be closed. in oakland landlords can actually legally convert apartments into condos as long as the buil

the cdc sounding the alarm about a skyrocketing number of illnesses. what doctors are now trying to learn and the new controversy surrounding e-cigarette company juul. >>> uber safety concerns. the bombshell report claiming uber has prevented its own investigators from reporting crimes to police. one driver accused of multiple assaults allegedly still allowed to drive. the company responding this morning. >>> plus, why the fbi and the military are now issuing a warning about the new "joker" movie. >>> a passenger plane is diverted all because someone got stuck in the bathroom. >>> abd the dog who spent more than 400 days in this animal shelter desperate for a new home. we have an update this morning. >>> good thursday morning, everyone. thank you for joining us. we begin with new details concerning president trump's phone call to ukraine that did fueling the push for impeachment. >> the whistle-blower complaint about that call has reportedly been declassified and is expected to be released as early as today. democrats who have already read it say it sh

this as the cdc focuses its investigation on vape product containing thc. ient in marijuana that gets you high. health officials in oregon say a 13th person has now died from an illness associated with vaping on e cigarette use and more than 800 people have gotten sick according to the cdc. jonathan serrie reporting live. >> hi, shep. the washington state ban includes flavored thc products. the governor says his executive order is necessary to bring some accountability to a completely unregulated industry. listen. >> this is a giant hole in the ability to protect the public health of our citizens. so vaping products and e cigarettes must be regulated and not marketed to our children. >> shep, for years public health officials have been warning that flavors like popcorn and cotton candy make vaping products appealing to kids and that's why you see efforts by the trump administration, some individual states including washington state today joining efforts trying to place bans on these flavored vaping products, shep. >> shepard: as far as the illnesses go, the

the cdc is having and there is a new warping toopt. >> reporter: 24-year-old jaydee hernandez is one of the now hundreds of americans suddenly struggling to breath, and his doctors tell his family that his troubles started when he began using e-cigarettes 6 months ago. tonight, a machine is breathing for him, and he's fighting for his life. >> it's very hurtful to see your child in so much pain and not be able to help them. >> reporter: in a briefing today the cdc confirms recent deaths are because of vaping, and says it's investigating 450 cases of "serious lung illness" across 33 states. the government says that "while many of the patients, but not all, reported recent use of thc-containing products, the active chemical in marijuanna, some reported using both thc and nicotine" they're also investigating whether the illnesses may be related to specific devices, other ingredients, possible contaminants, or more than one of the above. >> the cases that have been reported across the country are very serious and this is impacting a very vulnerable population, and we really encourage peop

linked to the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products have been reported in 38 states according to the cdc rnmeanwhile on monday go garrison out of the cracked out on vaping products in the state and a marketing campaign to cuci the use of rettes biting his. timing out to talk about this is kqed health reporter. and dr. erika pond, help alofficer for the eda county pubic health department. laura, i would like to start with you. the man who diedad -- his death was confirmed just this week but can you tell us about him? >> he was over b,40 and had had a history of vaping and being treated for lung illness for the past several weeks. and, he cowas the person to die in california. >> of ththe more 80 cases of lung damage in california,bu can you tell us about the cases in alameda county? i understand there were four cases of lung illness in alameda county. ose cases? arities among >> yes, across the state and the country we are using some criteria to define w calling cases. some of them -- all have been hospitalized and have rays and some ve needed cks x- support whether it's oxygen or extra p

where the newest cases have been reported and tonight the cdc investigating. what authorities are saying and the new warning tonight. >>> just in, actress felicity huffman responding that she serve a month behind bars. tonight what huffman is asking for instead. the letter in her defense signs by dozens. and her former "desperate housewives" costar with her own plea. >> authorities say the american airlines jet sabotaged before takeoff. 150 passengers on board. a mechanic new under arrest. >>> the breaking headline involving the navy. three top leaders of s.e.a.l. team seven have been relieved of duty. the ex-marine facing charges. >>> what authorities discovered in his trunk. they believe they uncovered a mass shooting threat. >>> the woman who fell while at a popular site. >>> and the 74-year-old woman making news tonight after giving birth to twins. >>> good evening. it's great to have you with us on this very busy friday night, as we begin with the rescues underway right now. after days of saying it could happen hurricane dorian has in fact made landfall in

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and the cdc and the fda once again, sounding the alarm. the centers for disease control reports 530 people of experience lung injuries. >>associated with the cigarettes or vaping products and there have been 7 deaths. so far 38 states have been impacted including california which is seen anyone cases and 2 deaths, one of the key concerns is the age of those getting ill. >>the median age is about 19 years old and about a 3rd of them are having to be there actually meet in ventilation support they their respiratory failure is so severe that about a 3rd of them have required intervention because they can't they can't breathe. so it's causing really severe lung inflammation. we don't know what the long-term effects are to have the long and that information and potentially scarring for the rest of their lives. >>the cdc reports no single vaping product or ingredient has been linked to the illnesses though most patients report using thc the substance within cannabis or both thc and nicotine. but health experts question the safety of vaping with

how the cdc is responding. >>> plus, the big news about the future of "seinfeld." >>> we're back with new record for an american swimmer. sarah thomas has just finished her swim across the english channel. she's the first person, man or woman, to make that swim four times nonstop. she finished her treatment for breast cancer one year ago and dedicated the swim to all the breast cancer survivors out there. >>> and breaking overnight another death is being blamed on e-cigarettes and vaping. this time in central california. it's the seventh death nationwide. the news came just hours after the state of california announced it will crack down on counterfeit vaping supplies and devices. meanwhile at the federal level the cdc has now activated its emergency opcoor itsnse >>> a new york city mother is speaking out after a frightening scene involving one of her kids. the 3-year-old boy managed to crawl out of their 13th floor window in the bronx. he was hanging on to an air conditioner until his 14-year-old sister pulled him inside. his mother says neighbors have been verbally abusing her sinc

about 50,000 cases were reported to the cdc. of these people, four to 500 a year died. 48,000, including my baby sister were hospitalized. and -- since bed, widespread use of the vaccine letter to a greater than 99% reduction in the cases compared with the pre- vaccine era. and we don't want to go back to this era. we still need to educate families and communities on the importance of the vaccines. our enemy is the disease. the way we combat this enemy is by education and vaccination. thank you. [applause] so now you've learned a little bit about measles. i'm going to quickly set the scene about the role of the health department and the different branches of government. i should have also said we are going to hold questions until the end but we will have time at the end. local health departments on the fronwere onthe front lines prevd responding to outbreaks. they keep communities healthy and safe and get the communities healthier and safer support example in the outbreak they investigate every case in you will hear more about th

the c ca cdc investigating moren 800 other cases, also linked to vaping and e-cigarettes. nrich is in the new york city newsroom with the latest. >> reporter: that proposed ban has not yet gone into effect but the governor is pushing for it as the cdc is telling people to stop using e-cigarettes and vaping products, particularly those with thc. so far, they've not been able to identify one vaping device, liquid or ingredient causing the illness but the name dank vapes have come up most frequently, especially in illinois and wisconsin. many used cartridges sold in dank vape packaging. >>.the cdc is linking thc to the outbreak after studying 500 of the patients who became ill. more than three quarters of them used vaping products with thc and nearly 40% of them were exclusively vaping thc products. the cdc has confirmed more than 800 cases of lung injury ni illnesses in the united states and virgin islands. 13 have died in 10 states. most victims are younger too, with two-thirds between the ages of 18 and 34. the outbreak prompted bans in some states including massachusetts,

the cdc and fda are concerned for the well-being of people.t to keep people alive so they can determine the exact cause of this. that's the purpose of the fda and the cdc recommending hey, hold off until we can figure out what's going on. meantime, educate kids at a young age to just say no, stay away from it. >> shepard: just say no. they're telling adults to stop. so should they go back to cigarettes? you don't just quit nicotine. if you could do that -- should everyone go back to reds or something? >> using e cigs is not the only option. >> shepard: i have three seconds. >> we have to look at the alternatives. >> shepard: we'll be right back. flush usaa took care of her car rental, and getting her car towed. all i had to take care of was making sure that my daughter was ok. if i met another veteran, and they were with another insurance company, i would tell them, you need to join usaa because they have better rates, and better service. we're the gomez family... we're the rivera family... we're the kirby family, and we are usaa members for l

the cdc is now set to issue new and very alarming numbers. deaths and illnesses linked to vaping. and the shakeup tonight at juul. >>> and why the new joker movie is raising concerns about possible mass shootings. and what authorities are now saying. >>> good evening tonight from the u.n. here in new york city, where president trump and world leaders have gathered all week, but tonight, the focus is on the president and his phone call with the president of eukraine, who right now, is also here in new york. tonight, we now have the transcript of that call, and on it, president trump says, "i'd like you to do us a favor." he goes on later to bring up his political opponent, joe biden. all of it with hundreds of millions of u.s. military aid being held. the white house released that scantr ptri president repeatedly urged the cr ukrainian president to investigate his political rival. the president saying "i'd like to have the attorney general call you." and that rudy jewgiuliani would in touch. today, the two presidents side-by-side in new york. president trump and the ukrainian presid

the cdc persisted, saying they felt a sense of urgency. f the largest outbreaks in years, they said, s and they recommended a full inve igation. >> looking through the emails and starting to see how things were evolving, that kind o resource on the ground-- boots on the ground, particularly helping the genesee county health department, which wasen understaed at the time-- would have been a game changer for the legionella outbreak. >> narrator: but the call to the cdc never came, even as more top officials became aware of the problem. though governor rick snyderst would insistdn't know about the outbreak until 2016, emails show that by march 2015, at least three of his aides-- and twof his cabinet members-- had en told about it. and into the summer, it continued. three cases in may, seven more in june, 13 in july, 13 in august. >> tick, tick, tick, case after case afterase. there's another one, there'sr anote, there's ather one. >> narrator: there'd been 90d confirses in the year and a half followinghe water switch. 12 people had died. >> it

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dealers and street vendors, the cdc says 77% of people in this outbreak reported using thc products with or without nicotine. the l that has sickened more than 800 people across 46 states. again 13 deaths have now been reported that spans 10 states. >>well a state legislation to curb the youth vaping epidemic a local school district board is taking matters into its own hand cough or sleet ago reports from redwood city where a middle school will soon be equipped with fake detectors. >>they've detectors will soon be installed in 8 boys and girls restrooms at john f kennedy middle school in redwood city, this after the redwood city school district board of trustees unanimously voted to move forward with the pilot project wednesday night earlier this week, the state department of health advises californians to immediately stop vaping in light of a dozen vape related deaths reported across the country we've seen what's going on at the national level. >>and we're trying to prevent a tragedy like that happening and in our schools for taking with the school district says manufacturing company si

today the cdc announced hundreds of new cases of long injuries associated with vaping. "today" show there have been 12 deaths and 805 probable cases across 46 states. abc 7 news reporter marci gonzalez with the latest. >> reporter: the vaping emergency reaching an alarming new level. the cdc revealing more than 800 people in 46 states suffered lung injuries likely linked to vaping. now state health agencies reporting at least a dozen vaping related deaths, two just this week in florida and georgia. nearly 40% of vaping-linked injuries are in people younger than 21 according to the cdc. among those hospitalized, jerry sullivan's 17-year-old son eddy. >> teenagers have this it can't happen to me attitude. i feel like they need to understand that yes, it can happen to them. >> reporter: at a congressional hearing tuesday, the cdc deputy director shared that they can't connect the illnesses to any particular compound or product, and that no single product has been associated with all of the cases. >> we are getting new cases reported every day. >> what we don't know unfortu

and the cdc announcing a surge in vaping-related illnesses. 530 cases in 38 states and the virgin islands here's ann thompson. >> reporter: a clear picture today of the vaping victims, more than half are under the age of 25. three quarters of the cases are men. most disturbingly, officials expect the death toll of eight to grow as they search for answers. >>> why is it taking the cdc so long to figure out what's causing this problem >> patients may not even know what's in the products that they've been using patients may have been using a number of products and they may not know which is the one or more that led to the injury they are experiencing >> reporter: eli said he only vaped thc for a month, the active ingredient in marijuanals doctor said, looked 150. >> i wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. >> reporter: the fda's launched a criminal investigation into the supply chain as it analyzes more than 150 samples. and today a new report says mo st a public health crisis threatening america's young people ann thompson, nbc news, new york >> we're going to turn now to the intrigue in was

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the cdc reports 530 cases of lung injuries in 38 states connected to vaping. there have been nine confirmed deaths. >> what do we not know so far? probably the most important thing, we don't know the cause. no single product, brand, tance, oadditivehas been linked to all cases. this investigation is ongoing and very dynamic. >> in response to the outbreak, the cdc has mobilized its emergency resources to assist public health agencies across the country. >>> dueling protests in the streets of london as effort to achieve brexit are dealt a major blow. citizens on both sides of the issue are dealing with a bitter debate as the deadli closcen elizabeth to suspend parliament long enough to force the deadline and force the leaving of the european union. but that plan was overturned this morning. vi>>seo adty was unlawful. >> prime minister johnson maintains that suspends parliament was part of the normal routine, but opponents are calling foul saying the sis tension was employed to stifle debate on brexit plans. he says he is determined to achieve it by the october 3

is >> the cdc reports that 530 cases of lung injury connected to vaping, along nine deaths. the governor of massachusetts declared a public health emergency, ordering a four month ban of sale of eco- cigarettes and that's they. >>> police are looking for the gunman. a woman was shot near monterey road and died at the scene. new details are out tonight. >>> also in san jose tonight. a suspicious death investigation after a scooter robbery. please got to the scene, they realized that one of the suspects was lying face down, and responsive. he later died. no word yet on what happened. >>> a world-famous opera singer, placid though domingo is canceling performances tonight over sexual assault allegations. he had been scheduled to sing tomorrow in new york. it would've been his first u.s. performance since women accused him of sexual misconduct. he has call the allegations quotebrown s anher legal proble this one with his landlord. he was in miami for a civil suit. with claims that he tore up his luxury rental and he through the furniture outside of the window, were children were

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counterfeit weed vape cartridges can be linked to serious lung damage. >> reporter: the cdc is warning cannabis products off the street nor any substances to vape devices not intended by the manufacturer. this alert coming after a recent outbreak of a mysterious respiratory related illness. more than 200 cases all appearing to be associated with vaping. dr. dixie harris, a pulmonologist in salt lake city, has identified 19 illnesses. >> not all are having or expressed pulmonary symptoms. a fever is 10 is to 104. it's very similar to a flu like illness. >> reporter: the kind of lung damage that has health officials concerned. >> what you see are these patchy, what we call infill traits, or cloudy areas. when i see a patient with this much involvement of the lung, i know that they are in severe respiratory success. >> reporter: the cdc is investigating the cases with the food and drug administration and state health departments saying more information is needed to better understand whether there's a relationship between any specific products or substances and the reported illnesses. at t

the cdc recommends you get a flu shot by the end of next month. >>> the cdc updated the number of vapingen confirmed. two are in california. there have been 530 cases of lung injuries linked to e-cigarettes in 38 states and one u.s. territory. most of the patients are men under age 35. the cdc still doesn't know what's making people sick. >>> just hours ago, missouri's department of public health reported a man died from vaping. if confirmed by the cdc, it nationwide. >>> the american medical association announced its opposition to measure c today. that initiative would overturn san francisco's ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes. california medical association, the san francisco, marin medical society also came out against the measure which was written and funded by juul. the san francisco e-cigarette company. >> the ama recognizes that e-cigarette use, especially among youth is unsafe and cause life-long addiction. the ama specifically opposes the addition of flavors to tobacco products, which lure youths into vaping. >> san francisco's ban calls for the suspension of flavored e-c

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