Health squad track sewage, social posts for World Cup outbreaks @globeandmail
Health squad track sewage, social posts for World Cup outbreaks @globeandmail
Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A new disease-tracking initiative will work behind the scenes to track infectious diseases should they emerge in any of the cities hosting World Cup matches by tracking social media post and sewage testing.

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Health 'squad' track sewage, social posts for World Cup outbreaks

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