US Health Authorities Plan Wastewater Monitoring for World Cup Disease Surveillance

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Published: 2026-06-08
Category: health
Source: Reuters
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US public health experts are preparing to monitor wastewater and social media to detect potential disease outbreaks during the upcoming World Cup. A dedicated team will use a Georgetown University lab as a command center to track illnesses among the millions of expected attendees. This proactive measure aims to protect public health during the large international event, especially given current global outbreaks.

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