Here are the stories for The Manila Times for Friday, July 23, 2021. READ: New Delta cases trigger alarmTwelve more cases of the Delta variant of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) were reported by the Department of Health (DoH) on Thursday as signs of a new surge began to emerge. The DoH said 11 of the cases were confirmed to be local cases, an indication that the infection could have already spread within their communities. Adding to the concern is the finding of OCTA Research that Covid cases and reproduction numbers are on the rise again. SPORTS: Nievarez jumpstarts PH campaign in TokyoTopping sports, Cris Nievarez jumpstarts the Philippines' campaign in the Tokyo Olympics on Friday morning.

Source: Manila Times July 22, 2021 18:44 UTC