Coventry Schools Holding 'The Dangers Of Vaping' Program

COVENTRY, RI — Coventry middle and high school students and their parents are invited to attend a public presentation about the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping. The program will be held on Nov. 13 in the Coventry High School auditorium.

"The Dangers of Vaping" presentation will start at 6 p.m., presented by David Neill of the U.S. Attorney's Office.

"This is being offered as an opportunity to come together as a community and learn more about a problem that impacts many students directly and indirectly," the district write on Facebook. "Sadly, last year we had very low attendance. Please try to make time for this very important event."

On Sept. 25, Governor Gina Riamondo called for an emergency ban of all sales of flavored vaping products in the state, just one day after Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker declared a public health emergency and temporarily banned the sale of all e-cigarette sales.

The ban has since been challenged by a lawsuit filed by The Vapor Technology Association.