Smallpox vaccines already 85% effective against monkeypox 

The WHO says there are less than 200 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox so far in 16 countries, with Denmark the latest to confirm a case. Picture: AP

Vaccines developed against smallpox are already 85% effective against monkeypox, the World Health Organisation has said, as authorities look to tackle outbreaks of the virus.

The WHO says there are less than 200 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox so far in 16 countries, with Denmark the latest to confirm a case.