The True Story: Rumours Spread Faster Than Viruses

Egypt's Ahram Online reported on 8 December 2025 that Health Minister Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar denied social-media rumours of a mysterious virus or 'Corona-25'.

The minister confirmed the rise in respiratory illness was seasonal H1N1 influenza, normal for winter, and urged the public to follow official sources rather than information shared on social media.

The Key Lesson: Residents Panic Over Rumours but Neglect Real Prevention

Thai condominiums have hundreds of units sharing lifts, gyms and pools, with LINE groups where rumours spread fast. Points to watch are:

• Rumours in LINE groups that worry residents
• Lifts and buttons everyone uses
• Gyms and common rooms that are stuffy
• Parcel rooms where residents collect at once
• Daily rental units with frequent turnover

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 Condominium Management

1. Rumours cause panic: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: share DDC and WHO information in LINE groups. Owner: juristic manager
2. Lift buttons rarely wiped: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe lift buttons every 2 hours. Owner: building housekeeping
3. Stuffy gym: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: ventilate and provide wipe sprays. Owner: juristic manager
4. Crowded parcel room: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: set collection times and place gel. Owner: juristic staff
5. Common areas not disinfected: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: fog common areas in rounds. Owner: juristic manager

Ways to Communicate and Reduce Flu Risk in Condominiums

1. Share official information in LINE groups
2. Place hand gel in the lobby and parcel room
3. Wipe lift buttons every 2 hours
4. Ventilate the gym
5. Advise sick residents to rest in their units
6. Arrange unit disinfection on request
7. Fog and ozone-treat common areas in rounds

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: What rumours did Egypt's minister deny? A: Rumours of a mysterious virus or 'Corona-25', per the 8 December 2025 report.

Q: What was behind Egypt's rise in illness? A: Seasonal H1N1 influenza, as the minister confirmed.

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 condominium juristic persons 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 Egypt shows facts reduce fear and real prevention reduces germs. Condos that communicate well and keep common areas clean earn residents' trust. Reduce the risk with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for lobbies, lifts and parcel rooms, and the ozone treatment service for gyms, meeting rooms and units on request. To book, call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268