Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, says the province is monitoring the situation
and working with health officials across Canada.
The Public Health Agency of Canada had asked provincial health officials to report any probable and confirmed cases as part of a national investigation into the illnesses.Officials say in a news release that the patient has received treatment and is recovering at home.Public health officials are again warning that vaping is not without risks and long-term health impacts remain unknown. They note that any time someone breathes unknown substances into their lungs, it can affect their health.
The Alberta government has launched a review of its tobacco and smoking reduction act and is expected to provide a final report to the health minister in the coming weeks.
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