Ford Says It Will Start Production On 50,000 Ventilators Next Week

Ford, in partnership with General Electric Healthcare, is producing 50,000 ventilators for COVID-19 patients within 100 days. The company has implemented safety measures at its Michigan plant, including temperature checks and mandatory face masks for employees. Ford aims to complete production by July 4th. The Trump administration has contracted multiple companies under the Defense Production Act to produce ventilators, with the US government expecting to acquire over 41,000 by May's end and 187,000 by the end of 2020.

What was the partnership announced by Ford in late March?

How many ventilators is Ford planning to produce for coronavirus patients?

What safety measures are being implemented for employees at Ford's plant?

By what date does Ford expect to have all 50,000 ventilators built?

What is the total number of ventilators the US government aims to acquire by the end of May?