The True Story: Symptoms Began 5 Days After Returning Home

In September 2022, Jordan confirmed its first mpox case, a Jordanian man in his 30s who had visited several European countries and returned home on 20 August.

He developed symptoms on 25 August and isolated at home. The five days between returning and falling ill are when travellers still go about life and use services as usual.

The Key Lesson: Staff Hands Touch Many Customers' Skin Each Day

Mud spas, facial salons and beauty clinics serve Thais and tourists alike. Points to watch are:

• Staff hands touching faces and bodies
• Headbands, wraps and towels against skin
• Mud bowls and mask brushes reused
• Treatment beds used one after another
• Basins and showers used in turn

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 Mud Spas and Facial Salons

1. Treating customers with rashes or bumps: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: take a history, skip affected areas and suggest a doctor. Owner: spa manager
2. Mask brushes and mud bowls reused without disinfecting: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: use disposable brushes or disinfect every time. Owner: therapist
3. Headbands and wraps not changed: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: change for every customer and wash hot. Owner: therapist
4. Beds not wiped between customers: likelihood high / impact low / level medium. Mitigation: fresh linen and wipe beds every time. Owner: therapist
5. Treatment rooms never fully disinfected: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: fog after closing on a schedule. Owner: spa owner

Ways to Reduce Risk in Spas and Facial Salons

1. Take a skin history before treatment
2. Skip areas with rashes or bumps
3. Wash hands or wear gloves for every customer
4. Use disposable brushes or disinfect them
5. Change all linen for every customer
6. Wipe beds and basins every time
7. Fog treatment rooms 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: When did Jordan's first patient develop symptoms? A: Five days after returning from Europe: back on 20 August, symptoms on 25 August 2022. Q: What if a customer has bumps on the face? A: Skip that area, politely suggest seeing a doctor, and reschedule if needed. 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 spas or beauty clinics 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 Jordan is a reminder that symptoms can start days after returning home. Spas that take skin histories and change equipment for every customer keep clients confident. Prevent it with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for treatment rooms, showers and spa reception areas, and Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant for wiping beds, basins and treatment room surfaces.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268