And GE has made increased ventilator production a priority amid nationwide shortages. Production at GE Healthcare's Madison, Wisconsin plant has increased, and the company announced a partnership with Ford specifically to produce more ventilators. The company expects to produce 1,500 new ventilators in April, scaling up to 12,000 by the end of May and 50,000 by the end of July, with a goal of producing 30,000 per month.
"GE is working around the clock to increase production of much-needed medical equipment," a spokesperson told Vice. "We continue to explore additional opportunities to support the fight against COVID-19, while continuing to support mission-critical work for our customers as well."