The True Story: The Emergency Is Over, but It Is Not Finished

On 5 September 2025, the World Health Organization declared that mpox was no longer a public health emergency of international concern, after cases in Africa declined.

However, WHO warned that flare-ups remain possible, and Africa CDC still treated it as a continental emergency, meaning the risk remains even as headlines fade.

The Key Lesson: Measures Should Not Disappear with the Headlines

Theme parks in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket welcome tens of thousands of visitors a day. Points to watch are:

• Queue rails held all day
• Ride grab bars and restraints reused every cycle
• 3D and VR glasses touching faces
• Rain ponchos and life jackets some rides lend
• Restrooms and food courts in heavy use

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 Theme Parks

1. Measures dropped when the news goes quiet: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: review the risk register quarterly and keep basic measures. Owner: operations manager
2. Ride grab bars not wiped between cycles: likelihood high / impact low / level medium. Mitigation: wipe on a schedule off-peak and hourly at peak. Owner: ride lead
3. 3D and VR glasses reused without wiping: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe every time or use disposable covers. Owner: 4D theatre lead
4. Loaned ponchos not washed: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: sell single-use ponchos or wash daily. Owner: water ride lead
5. Restrooms not cleaned fast enough at peak: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: add rounds and teams at peak. Owner: head housekeeper

Ways to Reduce Risk in Theme Parks

1. Review the risk register quarterly
2. Wipe queue rails on a schedule
3. Wipe ride grab bars hourly at peak
4. Wipe 3D and VR glasses every time
5. Install sanitiser at ride exits
6. Add restroom cleaning at peak
7. Fog theatres and restrooms 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 WHO end the mpox emergency? A: On 5 September 2025, while warning of flare-ups; Africa CDC still treated it as a continental emergency. Q: Why keep measures in place? A: Basic steps such as handwashing and wiping touch points prevent many infections, not just mpox, and cost little when routine. 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 theme parks 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 WHO is a reminder that the end of an emergency is not the end of risk. Theme parks that keep basic measures protect visitors from many infections. Prevent it with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for 4D theatres, restrooms and indoor ride areas, and Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant for wiping queue rails, ride grab bars and 3D glasses.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268