The provincial total is now 236

An update to the province's COVID-19 website noted 29 new cases as of April 4, bringing the total to 236.

Of these cases, 4 are in hospital and 50 people have now recovered.

According to the province's regional map, the NSHA Central Zone has the highest number of cases at 154. The Western Zone has 35, Eastern Zone has 23, and the Northern Zone has 24 cases.

While most cases in Nova Scotia to date have been connected to travel or a known case, the province says there is confirmed community spread.

The number of confirmed negative tests is now 8,964, and the province says it continues to increase testing capacity. Beginning Monday, the Health Sciences Centre’s Microbiology Lab will be testing around the clock.

There is no live update planned for April 4, but Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang will provide an update Sunday, April 5, at 3:00 p.m. via live webcast.