The True Story: Nearly Four Times in Three Weeks

Polish newspaper Gazeta Prawna reported on 9 February 2026 that the flu rate rose from 69.7 per 100,000 in week 2 to 141.1 in week 3 and 269.1 in week 4 of 2026, nearly quadrupling in three weeks.

Citing the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS), the report said more than 1,000 people had died of flu since autumn, and sick leave was rising. Experts stressed antivirals work best when started within the first 48 hours of symptoms.

The Key Lesson: Customers Queue, Staff Take Documents, Equipment Passes Through Many Hands

Thai bank branches serve hundreds of customers a day, with staff taking documents directly from customers. Points to watch are:

• Waiting seats packed at month-end
• Pens and fingerprint pads everyone uses
• ATMs and deposit machines touched all day
• Counter staff talking close to customers
• Sick staff with no cover at small branches

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 Bank Branches and Financial Service Points

1. Crowded waiting areas at month-end: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: app queue booking and extra counters at peak. Owner: branch manager
2. Shared pens and fingerprint scanners: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe after every customer. Owner: counter staff
3. ATMs touched all day: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe screens and keypads in rounds. Owner: guard or housekeeper
4. Sick staff with no cover: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: standby staff from nearby branches. Owner: area manager
5. Branch not disinfected in outbreaks: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: fog and ozone-treat meeting and staff rooms after closing. Owner: branch manager

Ways to Reduce Flu Risk in Bank Branches

1. Offer app queue booking
2. Install clear screens at counters
3. Wipe pens and scanners after every customer
4. Wipe ATMs in rounds
5. Arrange standby staff in outbreaks
6. Vaccinate staff
7. Fog and ozone-treat meeting and staff rooms after closing

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 Poland's flu rise? A: From 69.7 per 100,000 in week 2 to 269.1 in week 4 of 2026.

Q: How many people died? A: GIS reported over 1,000 since autumn, per the 9 February 2026 report.

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 banks or financial firms 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 Poland shows flu can multiply within weeks. Prepared branches keep serving customers safely. Reduce the risk with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for branch halls, waiting areas and ATMs, and the ozone treatment service for meeting and staff rooms after closing. To book, call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268