Philips Targets Four-Fold Increase in Output of Ventilators
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Royal Philips NV is ramping up production of ventilators to double output within the next eight weeks and is targeting a four-fold increase by the third quarter to meet demand from hospitals overwhelmed by patients suffering from severe forms of Covid-19.
The most-needed products are vital sign monitors, portable ventilators and medical equipment to treat a range of respiratory conditions, the Dutch company said in a statement late Sunday.