VIDEO: A potentially deadly fungus is spreading in health care facilities across the country at "an alarming rate," according to renewed warnings from the CDC. New Jersey is a hot spot for this fungus and health officials are renewing warnings because it's resistant to treatment. The CDC says nation-wide cases tripled in a three year period. The fungus is called Candida Auris. The drug-resistant yeast mainly impacts hospitals and nursing homes and can be serious and deadly for people with weakened immune systems. "This is a very important problem - it's a concerning problem that impacts the lives of millions of Americans," Dr. Arjun Srinivasan from the CDC said. The CDC says the fungus is spreading at an alarming rate across the country.