Public health leaders say they are ready for World Cup’s global health risk

Officials say they have been planning since last year to keep people safe during and after World Cup events.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 1,207

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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New Jersey officials said they are working to protect against infectious disease, food poisoning, heat stroke, and other public health concerns in advance of the upcoming World Cup matches in the Meadowlands.

State Department of Health officials have been meeting with emergency management leaders, local health officials, hospital officials, and others since early last year, Health Commissioner Raynard Washington told the New Jersey Monitor.

“I do think that we are today in …

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