From CNN: Exposure to the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico has resulted in 162 cases of illnesses reported to the Louisiana state health department, according to a report released Monday. Of those cases, 128 involved workers on oil rigs or individuals involved in the oil spill cleanup efforts, the report said.

From MSNBC: NEW ORLEANS – The cost of BP’s response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has reached about $1.25 billion, the company said Monday.