World News: California Records Over 900 Flu Deaths in One Season, About 700 Aged 65 or Over, the Most in 6 Years. Lessons for Golf Courses and Clubhouses
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World News: California Records Over 900 Flu Deaths in One Season, About 700 Aged 65 or Over, the Most in 6 Years. Lessons for Golf Courses and Clubhouses
From the US: in February 2025 California recorded over 900 flu deaths since October, the most in six years, about 700 of them aged 65 or over. Thai golf courses and clubhouses, with many retired members sharing locker rooms and dining rooms, should prepare.
The True Story: The Deadliest Season in Six Years
KTVU (FOX 2) reported on 23 February 2025 that California had recorded more than 900 flu deaths since October 2024, the deadliest season in six years.
The report said about 700 of those who died were aged 65 or over, and at least 15 children had died. State health officials recommended vaccination for everyone six months and older, especially older adults.
The Key Lesson: Even Active Older Adults Are at Flu Risk
Thai golf courses and clubhouses have many retired members and foreign visitors. Points to watch are:
- Locker rooms and saunas that are humid
- Clubhouse dining rooms crowded after rounds
- Golf carts with shared wheels and handles
- Caddies working closely with many groups a day
- Foreign golfers from countries with outbreaks
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 Golf Courses and Clubhouses
- Humid locker rooms: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: clean every 2 hours at peak. Owner: clubhouse manager
- Carts not wiped between groups: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe wheels and handles at every return. Owner: cart barn head
- Sick caddies keep working: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: vaccinate and stand down with fever. Owner: caddie master
- Crowded dining after rounds: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: spaced seating and hand gel. Owner: restaurant manager
- Clubhouse not deep-cleaned: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: fog and ozone-treat locker rooms after closing. Owner: general manager
Ways to Reduce Flu Risk at Golf Courses
- Wipe golf carts at every return
- Clean locker rooms every 2 hours
- Vaccinate caddies and staff
- Place hand gel in dining and locker rooms
- Ventilate saunas and locker rooms
- Encourage older members to get vaccinated
- Fog and ozone-treat locker 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 many flu deaths did California have? A: Over 900 since October 2024, the most in six years, per the 23 February 2025 report.
Q: Who were most of those who died? A: About 700 aged 65 or over, and at least 15 children.
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 golf courses 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 California shows older people are those flu kills most. Golf courses that care about hygiene let members play with confidence. Reduce the risk with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for clubhouses, dining rooms and cart barns, and the ozone treatment service for locker rooms and saunas after closing. To book, call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.
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