World News: Mexico's Hidalgo State Records 8 Flu Deaths, Second Highest Nationally, with 62 Deaths Across Mexico. Lessons for Hotels
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World News: Mexico's Hidalgo State Records 8 Flu Deaths, Second Highest Nationally, with 62 Deaths Across Mexico. Lessons for Hotels
From Mexico: in early February 2026 Hidalgo state recorded 8 flu deaths, second highest in the country, while Mexico had 62 deaths nationally. Thai hotels receiving guests from around the world in high season should have a plan.
The True Story: Second in the Country
Mexico Daily Post reported on 8 February 2026 that flu deaths in Hidalgo had risen to 8, the second highest in Mexico, while the country had 62 cumulative deaths this season.
State health authorities urged at-risk groups to get vaccinated and to see a doctor immediately for breathing difficulty or a persistent high fever rather than waiting for it to pass.
The Key Lesson: Hotel Rooms Change Guests Daily, So the Last Guest's Germs Must Not Stay
Thai hotels in high season host guests from many countries with different flu seasons. Points to watch are:
- TV remotes, handles and switches every guest touches
- Breakfast buffets shared by hundreds
- Lifts and lobbies packed at check-in
- Housekeepers cleaning dozens of rooms in a row
- Rooms just vacated by sick guests
How Flu Spreads
According to the World Health Organization, seasonal influenza spreads easily where people gather, such as schools and nursing homes. It spreads through droplets when people cough or sneeze, and through hands that touch contaminated surfaces and then the eyes, nose or mouth. Most people recover within a week, but young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with chronic illness are at risk of severe disease. Influenza is an enveloped virus, which suitable disinfectants can inactivate.
Risk Register for Hotels
- Room touch points not disinfected: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe remotes, handles and switches every clean. Owner: executive housekeeper
- Sick guest's room resold immediately: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: fog and ozone-treat before reselling. Owner: rooms division manager
- Crowded breakfast room: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: change tongs in rounds and place hand gel. Owner: restaurant manager
- Sick housekeepers keep working: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: vaccinate and keep feverish staff home. Owner: HR
- No procedure for sick guests: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: set steps for doctor referral and room cleaning. Owner: general manager
Ways to Reduce Flu Risk in Hotels
- Wipe touch points at every clean
- Have a sick guest procedure with doctor referral
- Fog and ozone-treat rooms after sick guests leave
- Place hand gel in lobbies and restaurants
- Change buffet tongs in rounds
- Vaccinate staff
- Clean lifts hourly at peak
How ULV Disinfection 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 reach.
- Whole-area coverage without relying on wiping spot by spot
- Quick return to use, typically about 30 minutes after fogging
- Uses Chemgene HLD4H, which meets EN 14476 for virucidal activity according to the product page
- The team wears full protective equipment, so owners and staff do not take the risk themselves
- Report and photos after the job for customers, management or authorities
- Tax invoice with 3% withholding tax for companies and agencies
Ozone Treatment for Closed Rooms and Stuffy Spaces
The World Health Disinfection ozone treatment service uses machines that generate ozone gas from oxygen in the air. It suits closed rooms such as meeting rooms, bedrooms, classrooms, sick bays and vans, helping reduce germs in the air and on surfaces and removing stale odours. Ozone breaks back down into oxygen after treatment, leaving no residue.
- Works alongside disinfection fogging: spray or wipe surfaces first, then use ozone for the air and corners of closed rooms
- No people or pets in the room during treatment: the team seals the room and runs a timer
- Ventilate after treatment before normal use resumes
- Machines tested by Intertek, according to WHD's service page
- Ideal after someone has been ill, such as recovered patients' rooms, shared bedrooms and shuttle vans
Before and After
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many deaths did Hidalgo record? A: 8, second highest in Mexico, with 62 nationally, per the 8 February 2026 report.
Q: How soon can a room be used after fogging? A: Rooms fogged with ULV can be used about 30 minutes later; ozone-treated rooms must be aired before entry.
Q: Does the fogging disinfectant work on flu? A: The team uses Chemgene HLD4H, which meets EN 14476 for virucidal activity according to the product page, and influenza is an enveloped virus that suitable disinfectants can inactivate. Fogging does not replace vaccination or handwashing.
Q: Can I enter the room right after ozone treatment? A: No one should be in the room during treatment. Ventilate afterwards before normal use; the team will advise the right time for the room size.
Q: Can hotels get a tax invoice with 3% withholding? A: Yes. Tax invoices are issued and 3% withholding tax is supported. Call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.
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Prevent Flu with Disinfection Fogging and Ozone Treatment
The real news from Mexico shows flu still takes lives every season. Hotels that care for rooms properly earn guests' trust and good reviews. Reduce the risk with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for lobbies, restaurants and lifts, and the ozone treatment service for guest rooms after check-out. To book, call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.
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