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Vaping-Related Illness Cases In Oregon Increase To 9

<p>In this photo made on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, a woman uses her vaping device in Harmony, Pa.</p>

Keith Srakocic

In this photo made on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, a woman uses her vaping device in Harmony, Pa.

The Oregon Health Authority announced Tuesday that there is one new case of vaping-related illness in the state.

That brings the total number of cases up to nine. Two of those cases resulted in death.

Gov. Kate Brown used her executive power last week to declare a six-month ban on flavored vaping products.

That ban could start by the end of this week.

Copyright 2019 Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Meerah Powell is a general assignment and breaking news reporter for OPB. She previously worked as a news reporter and podcast producer for Eugene Weekly in her hometown of Eugene, Oregon. Along with writing and audio work, Meerah also has experience with photography and videography. She graduated from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication.