Coronavirus live news: WHO says Delta variant not more deadly; UK to ship 9m doses overseas

WHO has not recorded higher mortality rates from Delta; First flights set off from UK to global destinations

• Extroverted men less likely to comply with restrictions, study suggests
• CDC warns Delta variant far more transmissible
• Uber and Google are latest tech firms to delay reopening due to Delta
• Japan extends Covid state of emergency for four more areas
• Thailand bans sharing of news that causes public fear'

11.52pm BST

Here's a round-up of this evening's news

11.19pm BST

Mexico's health ministry has confirmed another 459 people died from Covid-19 on Friday, bringing the death toll to at least 240,456.

The real figure is thought to be up to 60% higher, due to problems with reporting.