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FollowThe Tesla CEO says the company provided ventilators to at least 50 hospitals "based on direct requests from their ICU wards."Ry CristSenior Editor / Reviews - AppliancesOriginally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor since 2013, Ry's beats include smart home tech, lighting, appliances, and home networking.For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the and websites.has sent more than 1,000 to 50 different hospitals, company founder and CEO . The hospitals include facilities in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington and New York, which stands as the US epicenter of the .Musk, who pledged to begin last month, calls the total of 1,165 devices part of a "partial list" of hospitals to which the company has provided equipment. The facilities named also include a number of overseas hospitals in countries like Spain. The largest shipment -- 59 ventilators -- went to NYC Health + Hospitals, per Musk's tweet."These were based on direct requests from their ICU wards, with exact specifications of each unit provided before shipment," .Ventilators are a crucial tool in , the disease that arises from the coronavirus, which can cause severe respiratory problems. There are now&nbsp;&nbsp;globally, with&nbsp;&nbsp;as of Thursday.However, later Thursday it was reported that multiple hospitals in California . These are "used for breathing and airway support, reducing the need for certain patients to be placed on mechanical ventilation," Christina Ghaly, director of Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, told The San Francisco Chronicle.Another hospital was reportedly sent continuous positive airway pressure units. Tesla and LA County Public Health didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.The ventilator shortage, explainedThe information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.Get the CNET Cars newsletterSee the latest cars and automotive trends from supercars to SUVs. Delivered Tuesdays and Thursdays.

FollowThe Tesla CEO says the company provided ventilators to at least 50 hospitals "based on direct requests from their ICU wards."Ry CristSenior Editor / Reviews - AppliancesOriginally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor since 2013, Ry's beats include smart home tech, lighting, appliances, and home networking.For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the and websites.has sent more than 1,000 to 50 different hospitals, company founder...

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