3. Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:46 pm on 29 April 2020.

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Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour 3:46, 29 April 2020

Minister, you'll be aware that the University of South Wales, based in Treforest, has been at the forefront of research about new ways of testing for coronavirus and that they produced a potentially game-changing rapid response test. It's part of an upsurge in local enterprise and innovation to produce personal protective equipment, and to develop new ways of testing that we've seen in Wales and which the First Minister commented on earlier. Now, I understand that the trials for Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board have gone well, and that the University of South Wales is now seeking support from Welsh Government for this important work. I wonder if you could update me on what the current situation is, whether there have been discussions between yourself and the University of South Wales, and on any progress that's been made in advancing this important project.