The True Story: Two Unrelated Cases with No Travel

On 23 May 2025, North Macedonia reported two mpox cases in Skopje, unrelated men born in 1985 and 1981.

Neither had any history of travel abroad, showing the virus can spread in the community even without a clear imported case.

The Key Lesson: Bare Limbs Touch Mats and Pads All Day

Trampoline parks and indoor play centres in malls host children, teens and adults. Points to watch are:

• Trampoline beds touched by bare limbs
• Safety pads and foam pits bodies sink into
• Grip socks some venues lend
• Lockers and benches used in turn
• Restrooms busy at weekends

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 Trampoline Parks

1. Loaned grip socks reused: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: sell new socks or wash hot every time. Owner: park manager
2. Trampoline beds and pads not wiped: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe on a schedule with a material-safe product. Owner: zone staff
3. Foam pits never cleaned: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: remove and clean foam on a schedule. Owner: maintenance team
4. Jumpers with rashes or open wounds still play: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: signs asking them not to play. Owner: park manager
5. No park-wide disinfection: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: fog after closing on a schedule. Owner: park owner

Ways to Reduce Risk at Trampoline Parks

1. Sell new grip socks instead of lending
2. Wipe trampoline beds and pads on a schedule
3. Clean foam pits on a schedule
4. Post signs against playing with rashes or wounds
5. Install sanitiser at entrances and exits
6. Wipe lockers and benches daily
7. Fog the park 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 is concerning about the Skopje cases? A: They were unrelated and had not travelled, pointing to community spread. Q: When can a park reopen after fogging? A: Usually about 30 minutes after fogging. 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 play centres or malls 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 North Macedonia is a reminder that the virus can spread locally without travellers. Trampoline parks that care for skin-contact surfaces let families play with confidence. Prevent it with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for trampoline parks, indoor play centres and locker areas, and Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant for wiping trampoline beds, pads, lockers and benches.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268