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The machines that could save your lives: Medical equipment firm ramps up production of ventilators as UK demand surges amid coronavirus pandemic The Government is in need of thousands of ventilators from medical supply firms Companies such as OES in Witney have adapted designs for a speedy process Many other engineering firms are turning to … Read more
The ventilators made from snorkelling masks: Italian engineers make emergency medical gear with 3D-printed valves to help hospitals battle coronavirus A startup firm based in Brescia, in the crisis-hit region of Lombardy, is making the emergency ventilators The crucial part of the equipment is the 3D-printed ‘Venturi valve’ connecting the mask to an oxygen tube … Read more
Airbus, McLaren and Nissan in race to create thousands of new ventilators as Boris Johnson issues rallying cry By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 22 March 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 22 March 2020 Britain needs ‘far more ventilators’ despite Government efforts to ramp up supply. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said … Read more
NHS strikes massive deal with private hospitals for 20,000 extra staff, 8,000 beds and 1,200 ventilators in fight against coronavirus By Milly Vincent For Mailonline Published: 15:15 GMT, 21 March 2020 | Updated: 15:15 GMT, 21 March 2020 More beds, ventilators and thousands of extra healthcare staff will be made urgently available from next week … Read more
Inspiration Healthcare was one of the few risers on the junior market as the coronavirus crisis intensified. In fact the business may be one of the few beneficiaries if the outbreak with its ventilators in demand. The NHS placed the first order on Monday, valued at £1.25million, which Inspiration Healthcare said was its single largest … Read more
New ventilators could be in NHS hospitals for coronavirus patients ‘within DAYS’ as Health Secretary Matt Hancock says six manufacturing firms have ALREADY produced them Health Secretary Matt Hancock hailed the ‘unbelievable’ response from industry He revealed that ‘half a dozen’ firms had already produced prototype ventilators Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should you … Read more
Engineering giants in race to design new medical ventilator as NHS warns it needs an extra 20,000 By Sam Greenhill and Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 19 March 2020 | Updated: 22:14 GMT, 19 March 2020 UK firms are racing against time to design a new life-saving medical ventilator by next … Read more
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and founder of Tesla, says he will convert a factory to create ventilators if needed. It comes as his factory faces closure to stem the spread of coronavirus.
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more