The True Story: A First Case and Limited Vaccines

On 29 July 2022, Uruguay confirmed its first mpox case, a person who had recently travelled abroad, and officials began contact tracing.

The health ministry said vaccines would be reserved for specific cases rather than general use, making basic measures such as handwashing and cleaning shared spaces even more important.

The Key Lesson: Restrooms and Exercise Equipment Have No Attendant

Lumpini Park, Chatuchak Park and public parks in every province see thousands of users daily. Points to watch are:

• Outdoor exercise equipment handles held by sweaty hands
• Equipment seats in contact with thighs
• Public restrooms busy morning and evening
• Taps and sinks everyone touches
• Benches along running tracks used one after another

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 Public Parks

1. Restrooms cleaned once a day: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: clean at least three times at peak. Owner: park head housekeeper
2. No soap in restrooms: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: refill on a schedule and check daily. Owner: park head housekeeper
3. Exercise handles never wiped: likelihood high / impact low / level medium. Mitigation: wipe handles morning and evening. Owner: park staff
4. No hygiene signs: likelihood medium / impact low / level low. Mitigation: post signs on handwashing and personal towels. Owner: park management
5. Restrooms never fully disinfected: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: fog restrooms on a schedule. Owner: park management

Ways to Reduce Risk in Public Parks

1. Clean restrooms three times at peak
2. Refill soap and check daily
3. Wipe exercise handles morning and evening
4. Install sanitiser near exercise areas
5. Post signs encouraging personal towels
6. Wipe taps and sinks every round
7. Fog restrooms on a schedule

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: How did Uruguay use vaccines? A: They were reserved for specific cases rather than general public use. Q: What should outdoor equipment be wiped with? A: A product suited to metal and plastic for the label contact time, wiping again after rain or visible soiling. 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 local authorities or juristic persons 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 Uruguay is a reminder that when vaccines are limited, basic measures are the first line. Parks that care for restrooms and exercise equipment let people exercise with confidence. Prevent it with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for public restrooms, exercise areas and park buildings, and Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant for wiping exercise equipment, taps, sinks and benches.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268