In their breakdown for how they’re preparing, Jackson County health officials highlight how crowd settings can increase the likelihood of illness spread, alongside the dangers of overheating. The goal is to keep both World Cup visitors and local residents safer and healthier during the event.
Jackson County health officials plan for heat and crowd-related illness during the World Cup in Kansas City
Heat safety and communicable diseases from large crowds are among the public health concerns Jackson County health officials are addressing during the World Cup. With visitors and the community expected to gather in Kansas City, the officials are focusing on steps meant to reduce health risks tied to high temperatures and close-contact crowds.
