TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey health officials say the state has had its first death tied to vaping.

The Health Department said in a statement Tuesday that a woman from northern New Jersey died in August. Her identity and details surrounding her death were not released.

The department says the death is one of two “probable” cases linked to vaping. Overall there are 14 cases of serious lung disease in the state associated with vaping.

More than a dozen people have died across the country from the mysterious lung illnesses and hundreds more have reported illnesses.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last month its investigation into the outbreak is looking at products containing the marijuana compound THC.

A New Jersey task force report on vaping is expected later this week.

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