Last updated: 15 Nov 2026 | 2 Views |
Latin Times reported COVID rising in 19 of Brazil's 27 federal units for seven straight weeks, with about 90% of samples XFG lineage and the health ministry stressing vaccines as the most effective tool. What should Thai hospitals prepare?
Latin Times reported on 8 November 2026 that 19 of 27 federal units saw COVID rising for seven straight weeks, with about 90% of samples XFG lineage.
COVID was 8.5% of severe respiratory cases with an identified virus but 24.1% of deaths in that group, and adults 65 and over faced the highest risk.
Thai hospitals and wards care for older adults and people with chronic conditions at risk of severe COVID. Boosters for high-risk groups as doctors advise are the main measure; respiratory screening at triage, isolation, masks and cleaning waiting rooms and wards support protection of vulnerable patients.

Highlights: UK disinfectant that meets EN 14476 and is trusted by NHS England according to the product page, available for foggers and as a spray
Best for: Use with ULV foggers in hospitals, clinics, hotels and offices
Why it ranks here: Wipes patient beds, rails and shared equipment
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Highlights: German Airofog brand, 15-30 micron droplets, 5 L tank, only 3.1 kg for easy handheld use
Best for: Small to medium rooms, clinics, homes, guest rooms and vans
Why it ranks here: Fogs waiting rooms and wards after discharge and cleaning
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Highlights: 30 wipes per pack, easy to carry for instant wiping of touch points
Best for: Wiping handles, desks and phones during the day
Why it ranks here: Supports hand hygiene per hospital protocol
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Highlights: German Airofog brand, 800 W motor, 15-30 micron droplets, 5 L tank, works with water-based disinfectants
Best for: Indoor fogging of medium to large buildings such as offices, schools and hospitals
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Highlights: Uses steam above 100°C with no chemicals, ideal for fabrics and crevices sprays cannot reach
Best for: Mattresses, sofas, curtains, hotel beds and bedbug treatment
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Highlights: Longray 2680A-II, 800 W motor, 6 L tank, adjustable 5-50 micron droplets, about 5 kg according to supplier data
Best for: Shops, classrooms, guest rooms and daily fogging
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Highlights: 4.1 hp engine, 12 L chemical tank, reach up to 12 m, droplets under 30 microns
Best for: Large outdoor areas, warehouses, factories, farms and markets
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Highlights: From the same family as HLD4H, recommended by WHD for homes, kindergartens and childcare centres according to its website
Best for: Homes, childcare centres, kindergartens and offices
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Highlights: 50 L tank, mist reach up to 10 m, adjustable output
Best for: Communities, villages, estates and medium farms
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Highlights: 18 hp engine, 75 L tank, mist reach up to 10 m
Best for: Large areas such as municipalities, industrial estates and big farms
See product and price - click here| Rank | Product | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHEMGENE HLD4H | High-level medical-grade disinfectant | Use with ULV foggers in hospitals, clinics, hotels and offices |
| 2 | AIROFOG U240 | Lightweight electric ULV fogger | Small to medium rooms, clinics, homes, guest rooms and vans |
| 3 | WELLGIENIC | Disinfecting wet wipes | Wiping handles, desks and phones during the day |
| 4 | AIROFOG U260 | Electric ULV fogger | Indoor fogging of medium to large buildings such as offices, schools and hospitals |
| 5 | STEMAR | Disinfecting steam cleaner | Mattresses, sofas, curtains, hotel beds and bedbug treatment |
| 6 | ULV 2680A | Value electric ULV fogger | Shops, classrooms, guest rooms and daily fogging |
| 7 | SOLO PORT 423 | Backpack mist blower | Large outdoor areas, warehouses, factories, farms and markets |
| 8 | CHEMGENE HLD4L | Disinfectant for homes and children's areas | Homes, childcare centres, kindergartens and offices |
| 9 | AIROFOG UM2 | Truck-mounted fogger, 2 nozzles | Communities, villages, estates and medium farms |
| 10 | AIROFOG UM4 | Truck-mounted fogger, 4 nozzles | Large areas such as municipalities, industrial estates and big farms |
Before: Coughing patients waited beside older adults with no screening.
After: Screening, separation and vaccine promotion.
If buying equipment is not practical or the area is too large, use the World Health Disinfection disinfection service or ozone treatment service. The team wears full protective equipment, chooses products to suit the germ and surface, and reports after the job.
Q: Why do older adults need boosters? A: Brazil notes adults 65+ face the highest severe COVID risk, and vaccines are the most effective tool against severe illness and death.
Q: How long before the area can be used? A: After ULV fogging, areas are typically usable about 30 minutes later. For ozone treatment, no people or pets may be inside and the room must be ventilated before use.
Q: Can I get a tax invoice? A: Yes. Tax invoices are issued and 3% withholding tax is supported. Call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.
Follow disease updates from Thailand's Department of Disease Control (hotline 1422) and the World Health Organization. Disinfection reduces germs in the environment and is not medical treatment; anyone with symptoms should see a doctor.
Brazil shows COVID still kills high-risk groups even at low case shares. Hospitals that shield vulnerable patients reduce deaths.
Keywords: COVID, XFG variant, hospital, vaccine, ChemgeneHLD4H, germ elimination service