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Florida Man Arrested for Stealing Nearly 200 Ventilators Intended for El Salvador's Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients

Authorities arrested a Florida man after stealing nearly 200 ventilators intended for the COVID-19 patients in El Salvador.

U.S. President Trump leads the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington

Trump Says United States Will Supply Other Nations With Ventilators

Apr 27, 2020 08:04 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

While the coronavirus pandemic has ravaged countries worldwide, the United States will provide ventilators to three countries in Latin America — Ecuador, El Salvador, and Honduras.

State Goverment in Brazil Secretly Distributes Ventilators, Hides Them from Federal Government

Apr 24, 2020 08:48 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

The Brazilian state of Maranhão ordered essential medical supplies and equipment on their “war operation” against the pandemic.

Mexico Needs 20,000 Ventilators but It Only Has 3,000

Apr 24, 2020 08:40 AM EDT By Mary Quill

Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Mexico, the need for ventilators also continues to increase. How is Mexico resolving the problem?

Do Ventilators Do More Harm Than Good to COVID-19 Patients?

Apr 10, 2020 07:10 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

Recent data shows 80% of all NYC coronavirus patients put on ventilators die. Does it do more harm than good?

patient suffering from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is treated at the intensive care unit at Ambroise Pare clinic in Neuilly-sur-Seine near Paris, France, April 1, 2020.

Government Offers $490M Ventilator Contract as Federal Stockpiles Hit Critical Level

Apr 09, 2020 07:57 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

The Trump administration tapped automaker General Motors to build ventilators in a bid to address the nation's shortage in ventilator supply amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

California Shares 500 Ventilators to Other States

Apr 07, 2020 08:34 AM EDT By Mary Quill

Find out here about California lending out 500 of its ventilators to other states.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Can Ventilator Producers Meet the World’s Demand?

Mar 30, 2020 08:28 AM EDT By Mary Quill

Find out here if ventilator manufacturers can meet the demand of the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic.