Report: U.S. May Not Have Enough Ventilators For Coronavirus Patients

The transcript discusses the growing number of coronavirus patients and the concern over insufficient medical supplies, particularly ventilators. The Society of Critical Care Medicine projects a high demand for ventilators, but the U.S. has a limited supply. Health officials, including Secretary Alex Azar and Dr. Anthony Fauci, discuss the current stockpile and the challenges in meeting demand. Additionally, there is a shortage of protective medical equipment, with no clear timeline for increased production.

What is the federal government's stockpile of ventilators mentioned in the text?

What concerns did the Health and Human Services Department express regarding protective medical equipment?