The True Story: An Early Season, Rising Fast

Northeastern Global News reported on 3 November 2026 that this year's flu season began weeks early, with New York State's mid-October report showing cases up 19%, about 553 more than the prior week, and hospitalisations rising from 199 to 233.

Last season nearly 27,000 New Yorkers were hospitalised with flu and 600 died. Northeastern experts and James McDonald, New York State Health Commissioner, urged people to get vaccinated soon.

The Key Lesson: Year-End Peaks Are When Warehouses Cannot Lose Staff

Thai warehouses and distribution centres ramp up for 11.11, 12.12 and New Year with many temporary workers. Points to watch are:

• Barcode scanners shared across shifts
• Rest rooms and canteens packed at breaks
• Temporary workers reluctant to miss daily pay
• Forklifts with steering wheels many people hold
• Staff buses with crowded seats

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 Warehouses and Logistics

1. Scanners shared across shifts: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe scanners and wheels at every shift change. Owner: shift leader
2. Sick temporary workers keep working: likelihood high / impact high / level critical. Mitigation: screen at the gate and keep standby staff. Owner: HR
3. Crowded rest rooms: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: stagger break times by department. Owner: warehouse manager
4. Crowded staff buses: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: masks on buses during outbreaks. Owner: admin
5. Rest rooms and canteens not disinfected: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: fog and ozone-treat rest rooms regularly. Owner: warehouse manager

Ways to Reduce Flu Risk in Warehouses

1. Screen for fever at the gate every shift
2. Wipe scanners and wheels at every shift change
3. Stagger breaks to cut crowding
4. Keep standby staff for peaks
5. Run vaccination before year-end peaks
6. Place hand gel in every zone
7. Fog and ozone-treat rest rooms and canteens

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 much did New York flu rise? A: Cases rose 19% in one week and hospitalisations went from 199 to 233, per the mid-October 2026 report.

Q: How bad was New York's last season? A: Nearly 27,000 were hospitalised and 600 died.

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 logistics companies 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.

Related Links and Sources

• World Health Disinfection disinfection service
• World Health Disinfection ozone treatment service
• Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant and price
• Influenza information from Thailand's Department of Disease Control, hotline 1422
• WHO seasonal influenza fact sheet

Prevent Flu with Disinfection Fogging and Ozone Treatment

The real news from New York shows flu arrives early and rises fast. Warehouses that prepare before the peak keep deliveries on time even in outbreaks. Reduce the risk with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for warehouse floors, rest rooms and canteens, and the ozone treatment service for staff rest rooms and meeting rooms. To book, call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268