To understand the relationship between the novel coronavirus and ventilators, it is important to look at how the virus affects the human system.

The simple mechanical device is a splitter that can evenly distribute the oxygen flow from a single ventilator to four patients.

Dr Talib Khan from SKIMS Hospital, Srinagar, says, “Splitting ventilators could be a good potential solution during times of crisis.

This device is an interim lifesaver, and the team estimates it will cost below Rs 7,500,” Anand Mahindra had tweeted.

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