Coronavirus outbreak: General Motors begins production of face masks, ventilators
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Coronavirus outbreak: General Motors begins production of face masks, ventilators
Description
April 1, 2020
In the U.S. this week, General Motors began production of face masks and ventilators to provide to hospitals, after President Donald Trump allowed the company to do so using the Defense Production Act. By March 30, the first test masks were rolling off the conveyor belt. It's expected the first 20,000 masks will be delivered by April 8, with the company to produce an estimated 1.5 million masks a month when at full capacity.
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Coronavirus outbreak: General Motors begins production of face masks, ventilators01:40 | April 1, 2020 -
What could new health spending budget mean for Canadians?01:26 | 1 hour ago -
Health Matters: Microplastics found in lobster tails off N.S. coast02:37 | 5 hours ago -
Dispelling skin care myths: Are wrinkles really preventable?04:15 | November 5, 2025 -
Hayley Wickenheiser has a new way to combat diabetes04:58 | November 5, 2025 -
Health Matters: Carney introduces new health spending in 2025 budget02:23 | November 5, 2025 -
A good night’s sleep: Choosing the right mattress and pillow05:48 | November 4, 2025 -
Health Matters: Painkiller shortage expected to continue in Canada02:14 | November 4, 2025 -
CMA urging Ottawa to maintain health-care funding in upcoming budget01:28 | November 3, 2025 -
Sleeping coach on the secret to getting a better night’s sleep06:04 | November 3, 2025 -
Health Matters: 42M Americans unsure about food-aid benefits amid shutdown02:30 | November 3, 2025 -
Doctors urge seniors to get RSV vaccine ahead of respiratory virus season02:10 | November 2, 2025 -
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Health Matters: Blood pressure medicine recalled over concerns of cancer-causing chemical02:25 | October 31, 2025 -
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Quebec government, doctors fighting over pay structure changes02:00 | October 30, 2025 -
Health Matters: Illegal market for vapes continues to explode in QC, Imperial Tobacco Canada says02:29 | October 30, 2025 -
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Ford tells Quebec doctors to call him as some look to leave over compensation dispute01:33 | October 29, 2025 -
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Canada could soon lose status as measles-free country, Public Health Ontario says01:56 | October 27, 2025 -
Health Matters: Doctors concerned about students using prescription painkillers for non-medical reasons02:42 | October 27, 2025 -
Clinical trial results show electronic eye implant is helping restore sight in some patients02:21 | October 26, 2025 -
Obstetrics crisis in Kamloops amplifies Canada-wide issue with doctor burnout02:15 | October 25, 2025 -
How to prepare your skin for the cold as winter looms04:37 | October 24, 2025 -
Health Matters: Blue Jays pride can help improve mental health, research shows02:32 | October 24, 2025 -
Canadian mental health needs going unmet, CIHI report01:38 | October 23, 2025 -
Health Matters: COVID-19 vaccine may help cancer treatments, study finds02:17 | October 23, 2025 -
Health Matters: 117 people ill amid pistachio salmonella outbreak, PHAC says02:21 | October 22, 2025 -
Health Matters: Medical imaging waits costing Canada $64B in lost GDP02:37 | October 21, 2025
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Coronavirus outbreak: General Motors begins production of face masks, ventilators01:40 | April 1, 2020
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What could new health spending budget mean for Canadians?01:26 | 1 hour ago
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Health Matters: Microplastics found in lobster tails off N.S. coast02:37 | 5 hours ago
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Dispelling skin care myths: Are wrinkles really preventable?04:15 | November 5, 2025
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Hayley Wickenheiser has a new way to combat diabetes04:58 | November 5, 2025
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Health Matters: Carney introduces new health spending in 2025 budget02:23 | November 5, 2025
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A good night’s sleep: Choosing the right mattress and pillow05:48 | November 4, 2025
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Health Matters: Painkiller shortage expected to continue in Canada02:14 | November 4, 2025
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CMA urging Ottawa to maintain health-care funding in upcoming budget01:28 | November 3, 2025
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Sleeping coach on the secret to getting a better night’s sleep06:04 | November 3, 2025
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Health Matters: 42M Americans unsure about food-aid benefits amid shutdown02:30 | November 3, 2025
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Doctors urge seniors to get RSV vaccine ahead of respiratory virus season02:10 | November 2, 2025
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Daylight saving time: Is the clock change messing with your ability to work?01:45 | November 1, 2025
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Health Matters: Blood pressure medicine recalled over concerns of cancer-causing chemical02:25 | October 31, 2025
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The most common Halloween injuries and what to look out for01:47 | October 31, 2025
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Quebec government, doctors fighting over pay structure changes02:00 | October 30, 2025
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Health Matters: Illegal market for vapes continues to explode in QC, Imperial Tobacco Canada says02:29 | October 30, 2025
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Stress strategies for getting a good night’s sleep05:30 | October 30, 2025
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Ontario’s Ford wooing doctors from Quebec after it passes controversial Bill 202:08 | October 29, 2025
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Ford tells Quebec doctors to call him as some look to leave over compensation dispute01:33 | October 29, 2025
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Health Canada approves early Alzheimer’s drug02:02 | October 28, 2025
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Health Matters: Rising measles cases being fueled in part by vaccine hesitancy around the world, study shows02:34 | October 28, 2025
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Canada could soon lose status as measles-free country, Public Health Ontario says01:56 | October 27, 2025
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Health Matters: Doctors concerned about students using prescription painkillers for non-medical reasons02:42 | October 27, 2025
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Health Matters: Blue Jays pride can help improve mental health, research shows02:32 | October 24, 2025
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Canadian mental health needs going unmet, CIHI report01:38 | October 23, 2025
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Health Matters: COVID-19 vaccine may help cancer treatments, study finds02:17 | October 23, 2025
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Health Matters: 117 people ill amid pistachio salmonella outbreak, PHAC says02:21 | October 22, 2025
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Health Matters: Medical imaging waits costing Canada $64B in lost GDP02:37 | October 21, 2025
Coronavirus outbreak: General Motors begins production of face masks, ventilators
Description
April 1, 2020
In the U.S. this week, General Motors began production of face masks and ventilators to provide to hospitals, after President Donald Trump allowed the company to do so using the Defense Production Act. By March 30, the first test masks were rolling off the conveyor belt. It's expected the first 20,000 masks will be delivered by April 8, with the company to produce an estimated 1.5 million masks a month when at full capacity.
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