Unprecedented precautionary measures have been activated in the US to counter Ebola risks ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The tournament starts on Thursday with Mexico playing South Africa in the opening game of the competition.
Here's what you need to know:
The Cause: A new, untreatable strain of Ebola has broken out in the DR Congo.
The Target: DR Congo plays in major hubs like Houston and Atlanta, raising local alarms.
SoFi Stadium: Authorities will genetically screen stadium wastewater before, during, and after games for early virus detection.
Food Safety: Half of the tournament's medical staff will strictly monitor street and stadium food vendors.
Hospitals: New York medical centers are running worst-case simulations, including treating Ebola-induced cardiac arrests.
This is a total surveillance measure to protect the fans and players.
