The True Story: Fast-Rising Cases and a First Death

On 1 August 2022, Peru confirmed its first death linked to mpox: a 45-year-old man admitted in very serious condition. The hospital director said he had stopped treatment for an underlying condition and had other vulnerabilities, and died of septicaemia.

At the time Peru had more than 300 cases, and one hospital was seeing 8 to 9 cases a day, mostly treated as outpatients. The figures show how quickly the virus spread in urban communities.

The Key Lesson: Dance Classes Involve Close Skin Contact

Dance studios in Thailand run partner dance, Latin and dance-fitness classes. Points to watch are:

• Partner dancing and rotating partners with prolonged hand, arm and body contact
• Studio floors and stretching mats in direct skin contact
• Barres and mirrors held or leaned on between classes
• Showers and lockers used by students from many classes
• Loaned outfits and shoes for trial classes

How Mpox Spreads

According to the World Health Organization, mpox spreads mainly through close contact with an infected person's skin or sores, and can also spread through contaminated objects such as clothing, bedding and towels. Mpox is an enveloped virus, which suitable disinfectants can inactivate.

Risk Register for Dance Studios

1. Students with a rash still join partner classes: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: ask students to skip class when they have a rash and refund the credit. Owner: studio manager
2. Shared stretching mats not wiped: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe mats every class or ask students to bring their own. Owner: instructor
3. Loaned outfits and shoes not washed: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: wash outfits every time and wipe shoes with disinfectant. Owner: receptionist
4. Barres and floor not cleaned between classes: likelihood high / impact low / level medium. Mitigation: wipe barres between classes and mop daily. Owner: housekeeper
5. Showers heavily used in the evening: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: add cleaning rounds during evening classes. Owner: head of housekeeping

Ways to Reduce Risk in Dance Studios

1. Ask students with rashes to skip class and refund credits without conditions
2. Wipe mats and barres every class
3. Wash loaned outfits and wipe loaned shoes every time
4. Wash hands before partner classes every time
5. Clean showers more often during evening classes
6. Fog the studio outside class hours on a schedule
7. Air the room between classes

How ULV Fogging Helps

The World Health Disinfection disinfection service uses ULV fogging machines that turn the disinfectant into a fine mist. It settles across the whole area, including corners, curtains, upholstery and surfaces that hand wiping cannot fully reach.

• Whole-area coverage without relying on wiping spot by spot
• Quick return to use, typically about 30 minutes after fogging
• The team wears full protective equipment, so owners and staff do not take the risk themselves
• Report and photos after the job to show customers, management or authorities
• Tax invoice with 3% withholding tax for companies and agencies
• More than 5 years of experience in hospitals, offices, hotels and public buildings

The Disinfectant We Use: Chemgene HLD4H

The team uses Chemgene HLD4H. According to WHD's product page, it meets the EN 14476 standard for virucidal activity, is used in NHS hospitals in England, and is endorsed by Mahidol University. We do not claim that Chemgene has been tested against mpox specifically. But mpox is an enveloped virus, which suitable disinfectants can inactivate when used at the manufacturer's stated concentration and contact time.

• No harsh bleach smell
• Works on many surfaces, from desks and counters to handles and equipment
• Can be bought for daily wiping of high-touch points

Before and After

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What risk factors did Peru's first death have? A: The hospital director said he had stopped treatment for an underlying condition and had other vulnerabilities. Q: Should studios refund class credits for students with rashes? A: Yes, because if students lose money they may come to class while unwell. Q: Does Chemgene HLD4H kill mpox? A: It is not claimed to be tested against mpox specifically, but it meets EN 14476 for viruses, and mpox is an enveloped virus. Q: Can studios get a tax invoice? A: Yes. Tax invoices are issued and 3% withholding tax is supported. Call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Related Links and Sources

• World Health Disinfection disinfection service
• Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant and price
• Mpox information from Thailand's Department of Disease Control, hotline 1422
• WHO mpox fact sheet

Prevent It with a Disinfection Service and Chemgene HLD4H

The true story from Peru is a reminder that the virus can spread fast in cities. Dance studios that let students skip class without penalty and look after shared equipment genuinely lower the risk. Prevent it with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for dance studios, fitness class rooms and showers, and Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant for wiping mats, barres and lockers.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268