Cuomo Says He May Take Ventilators From Private Hospitals to Save Lives

The transcript discusses the critical situation in New York City regarding ventilator supply, emphasizing the importance of deploying the National Guard to save lives. It highlights the burn rate of ventilators and the challenges of borrowing equipment from private hospitals, including legal and ethical concerns. The speaker is willing to face lawsuits to ensure the availability of ventilators, underscoring the high stakes involved in managing the crisis.

What is the main reason the speaker is willing to deploy the National Guard in New York City?

• To conduct medical research

• To distribute food supplies

• To save several hundred lives

• To enforce a city-wide lockdown

How many ventilators are being used per day according to the speaker?

• 100 ventilators

• 200 ventilators

• 300 ventilators

• 400 ventilators

What is one of the main concerns hospitals have about lending their ventilators?

• They might not get the ventilators back

• The ventilators are outdated

• The ventilators are too heavy to transport

• The ventilators might get damaged

What is the approximate cost of a ventilator now, as mentioned by the speaker?

• $50,000

• $20,000

• $10,000

• $100,000

What legal argument might private hospitals use against the seizure of ventilators?

• Breach of contract

• Infringement of patent rights

• Violation of the First Amendment

• Unreasonable seizure under the Fourth Amendment