Apart from the Indian firms, 18 other companies, including eight American and three Brazilian, have been selected to manufacture the critical breathing devices. Twitter/@NASAJPLThree Indian companies have got licences from NASA to manufacture its indigenously developed ventilators for critical Covid-19 patients. Apart from the Indian firms, 18 other companies, including eight American and three Brazilian, have been selected to manufacture the critical breathing devices. Manufacturers were selected to make our #COVID19-specific ventilator, VITAL. This high-pressure ventilator offers a simple, affordable option for treating critical patients while freeing up traditional ventilators for those with the most severe Covid-19 symptoms.

Source: The Telegraph May 30, 2020 06:33 UTC