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N.J. Seeks 2,500 Ventilators From Federal Stockpile: Governor

N.J. Seeks 2,500 Ventilators From Federal Stockpile: Governor

(Bloomberg) -- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said his state is requesting 2,500 ventilators from the federal government’s stockpile in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Murphy gave a number at a press conference on Thursday afternoon. Ventilators are a vital need in treating serious cases of Covid-19, and many health authorities have expressed concern about shortages of them.

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