As it happened: Coronavirus in Wales updates on 13 April - BBC News
Updates and information on the Covid-19 outbreak in Wales on bank holiday Monday.
UPDATE 14 April 2020: It was subsequently confirmed to BBC Wales news that the device has not been approved by the MHPRA

A new type of ventilator developed in Wales to treat coronavirus patients has been approved by regulators.

The device was designed and developed by senior consultant Dr Rhys Thomas, of Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthenshire, in collaboration with Maurice Clarke of CR Clarke & Co, an engineering company in Ammanford.

The Covid CPAP [continuous positive airway pressure] machine, which helps patients breathe more easily and will undergo clinical trials, was approved by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.

“This is a fantastic example of medical and technical expertise coming together at a critical time to meet the formidable challenge of dealing with this terrible virus," said Carmarthenshire council leader Emlyn Dole.

And Prof Keir Lewis, respiratory lead for Hywel Dda University Health Board, added: “This potentially promising CPAP machine now has the appropriate plans and support across Wales to undergo a rapid and careful evaluation with patients and we await the outcome of these trials with interest.”