The True Story: A First Case Back from Europe

On 15 June 2022, Georgia confirmed its first mpox case, a man who had just returned from Europe.

He had mild illness and was discharged, while contacts were monitored, showing contact tracing still matters even when the patient recovers well.

The Key Lesson: Glasses and Counters Are Reused All Night

Wine bars and tasting rooms in Thonglor, Ekkamai and tourist towns turn guests all night. Points to watch are:

• Tasting glasses that touch lips
• Glass cloths one used all night
• Bar counters where arms and hands rest
• Menus and ordering tablets passed around
• Restrooms busy late at night

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 Wine Bars

1. Glasses rinsed with plain water between tastings: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wash with glass detergent and hot water or a glasswasher. Owner: head bartender
2. One glass cloth used all night: likelihood high / impact low / level medium. Mitigation: change cloths regularly and wash hot. Owner: bar manager
3. Counters not wiped between guests: likelihood high / impact low / level medium. Mitigation: wipe whenever guests leave. Owner: service staff
4. Menus and tablets not wiped: likelihood high / impact low / level medium. Mitigation: wipe on a schedule or use QR menus. Owner: service staff
5. No disinfection after closing: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: fog the bar after closing on a schedule. Owner: owner

Ways to Reduce Risk in Wine Bars

1. Wash every glass with detergent and hot water
2. Change glass cloths regularly
3. Wipe bar counters whenever guests leave
4. Wipe menus and tablets on a schedule
5. Clean restrooms hourly late at night
6. Wash hands before handling clean glasses
7. Fog the bar after closing

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 happened with Georgia's first patient? A: A man back from Europe with mild illness who was discharged, with contacts monitored. Q: Can Chemgene HLD4H be used to wash glasses? A: Glasses should be washed with dish detergent and hot water or a glasswasher; Chemgene HLD4H suits surfaces such as counters and menus. 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 wine bars 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 Georgia is a reminder that contact tracing always matters. Wine bars that manage glasses and counters systematically let guests enjoy with confidence. Prevent it with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for wine bars, tasting rooms and restrooms, and Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant for wiping counters, menus, tablets and tables.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268