The True Story: Vaccines Cut Deaths

Saudi Gazette reported on 21 January 2025 that Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health had 84 influenza patients in intensive care units, and nearly all ICU patients were unvaccinated.

The report said there were 31 deaths, about 70% fewer than the previous year, after more than 3 million high-risk people were vaccinated. The ministry expected the season to last until the end of March and urged people to book vaccines through its apps.

The Key Lesson: Hundreds Stand and Sit Close Together for Prayers

Thai mosques and places of worship host Friday prayers, celebrations and ceremonies with many attendees. Points to watch are:

• Prayer carpets everyone shares
• Ablution areas with shared taps and vessels
• Older worshippers who attend regularly
• Meals after ceremonies with shared dishes
• AC halls packed at major prayers

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 Mosques and Places of Worship

1. Prayer carpets not cleaned: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: clean carpets in rounds and encourage personal mats. Owner: mosque committee
2. Sick people attend: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: announce that the sick should rest at home and mask. Owner: imam or committee
3. Shared ablution areas: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: clean taps and floors daily. Owner: caretaker
4. Crowded AC halls: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: open doors and windows at major prayers. Owner: caretaker
5. Building not disinfected after big events: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: fog and ozone-treat after big events. Owner: mosque committee

Ways to Reduce Flu Risk in Places of Worship

1. Ask sick people to rest at home
2. Encourage personal prayer mats
3. Clean carpets in rounds
4. Clean ablution areas daily
5. Ventilate during major prayers
6. Encourage older worshippers to get vaccinated
7. Fog and ozone-treat after big events

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 flu patients were in Saudi ICUs? A: 84, nearly all unvaccinated, per the 21 January 2025 report.

Q: How much did vaccination help? A: Deaths were 31, about 70% fewer than the year before, after over 3 million high-risk people were vaccinated.

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 foundations or places of worship 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
• 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 Saudi Arabia shows prevention truly cuts losses. Clean places of worship let everyone attend with peace of mind. Reduce the risk with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for prayer halls, ablution areas and dining halls, and the ozone treatment service for prayer and meeting rooms after big events. To book, call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268