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FDA opens criminal probe into vaping illness

Eight deaths in the U.S. are now blamed on vaping, with the latest happening in Missouri. The Food and Drug Administration has revealed a criminal investigation of vaping-related illnesses. The CDC reports at least 530 confirmed and probable cases. Most of them involve vaping with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, or both THC and nicotine. A bipartisan group in Congress is working with parents to keep teenagers away from e-cigarettes, while accusing the vaping industry of marketing to kids. Tony Dokoupil reports.

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CDC quarantines 350 Americans

The CDC implemented its first public health quarantine in 50 years as 350 people are isolated over coronavirus fears. At least four American evacuees from Wuhan are now showing signs of sickness after landing in California on Wednesday. In Japan, two U.S. citizens have been diagnosed with coronavirus aboard a cruise ship, where 3,700 passengers are confined to their cabins for two weeks over health risks. Ramy Inocencio reports on the jump in confirmed cases.

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U.S. confirms 13th coronavirus case

The CDC is confirming the number of U.S. coronavirus cases has risen to 13, with the latest in San Diego. Meanwhile, China announced a single day death toll exceeding 100 for the first time, as worldwide deaths climb to over 1,000. WHO is now on the ground in China where it aims to assemble a global team of scientists to try and speed up the development of solutions. Carter Evans is outside a military base in California with details on the latest U.S. case.

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