Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador have diagnosed four more patients, located in the Eastern and Central health regions.
It increases its total case count to 236, which includes six people in hospital and 96 patients who have recovered from the virus.
As of April 9, health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador have administered 4,390 tests for COVID-19.
– Nova Scotia reports its second fatality
A woman in her 90s with underlying medical conditions died in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital after contracting COVID-19, according to a press release by provincial officials.
It marks the second fatality in Nova Scotia.
Health officials also announced 31 new cases of COVID-19, increasing the province’s case count to 373. Among those patients, 82 have recovered. There are 10 people in hospital, including four in intensive care.
