Five more people have died from Covid-19 in the country.

The deaths occurred in January and August this year.

The deceased are 3 males and 2 females, ranging in age from 59 to 76 years.

They were from, St. Mary, St. Thomas and St. Catherine.

One additional death is under investigation.

Meantime, the positivity rate has increased to 22.8 per cent.

This, after 86 more people tested positive for the virus, on Tuesday.

They are 53 females and 33 males, ranging in age from 57 days to 94 years.

The Health M inistry says 117 people are hospitalised with Covid-19, while there have been 102 more recoveries.