West Coast hospitals on high alert for deadly diseases during World Cup as infections spike
West Coast hospitals are on high alert for infectious diseases during the FIFA World Cup due to an expected influx of nearly one million visitors. Health experts are particularly concerned about the potential spread of diseases like Ebola from countries with ongoing outbreaks. Preparations have been underway for over a year to ensure local health systems can manage the increased risk.
- ▪Hospitals in Los Angeles, Seattle, and San Francisco are preparing for a potential spike in infectious diseases during the World Cup.
- ▪Health officials are monitoring the epidemiology of countries participating in the tournament, especially those with Ebola outbreaks.
- ▪The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that no Ebola cases have been detected in the U.S., and the overall risk remains low.
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Metro West Coast hospitals on high alert for deadly diseases during World Cup as infections spike By Ross O'Keefe Published May 27, 2026, 3:23 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google There’s concern on the West Coast that infectious diseases such as Ebola could spread during the FIFA World Cup. Games will draw travelers across the globe to Los Angeles, Seattle and San Francisco — bringing the potential for exotic diseases to come into the US. Health experts in Seattle said they’ve been planning for more than a year for the games. 3 Hospitals are on high alert ahead of the World Cup as the risk of infectious diseases spreading is heightened.
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