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As World Cup Begins, Health Officials Issue Warnings Amid Measles Outbreak

As World Cup Begins, Health Officials Issue Warnings Amid Measles Outbreak
Bloomberg Markets Saturday 13 June 2026, 14:52 UTC 1 min read
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Jun 13th, 2026 As World Cup Begins, Health Officials Issue Warnings Amid Measles Outbreak The FIFA World Cup is expected to create a "hospitable environment" for pathogens, with millions of people gathering in packed stadiums, and there are concerns about the spread of diseases such as Ebola, dengue, and measles. Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Senior Scholar Dr. Amesh Adalja joined David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss.

Jun 13th, 2026 As World Cup Begins, Health Officials Issue Warnings Amid Measles Outbreak The FIFA World Cup is expected to create a "hospitable environment" for pathogens, with millions of people gathering in packed stadiums, and there are concerns about the spread of diseases such as Ebola, dengue, and measles. Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Senior Scholar Dr. Amesh Adalja joined David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. Private disease-tracking companies, research institutions, and nonprofits are stepping up their efforts to monitor for potential outbreaks during the World Cup, using methods such as wastewater surveillance and AI-powered data analysis. Original filename: 20260613_122155_Experts_Warn_of_Measles_and_Other_Infectious_Disease_Risks_a.mp4 [Image text:] WORLDE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 aramco AADI CocaCola Lenovo QATAR VISA ATR verizor DIAGEO OPIF
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