Pennsylvania health officials confirm first vaping-related death in state

PHILADELPHIA - The Pennsylvania Health Department says one person in the state has died from lung injuries associated with vaping and it's investigating dozens of other suspected or confirmed cases.

The state's health secretary, Dr. Rachel Levine, announced the death Friday and said Pennsylvania has also reported nine confirmed cases to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Health Department reported the death on Thursday to the federal agency. 

State officials aren't disclosing publicly any other details about the death, such as where or when it occurred.

Pennsylvania is also reporting 12 probable cases of vaping-related injury and looking into 63 other cases. 

The patients have suffered serious lung injuries and most have required hospitalization. 

Levine is reiterating a recommendation that people do not vape, particularly products that contain THC.