Wastewater monitoring at the world soccer games.

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Verily partnered with public health organizations during the world soccer games to track pathogens and communicate any potential health risks. The games are over, but you can learn more about our <a aria-label='public dashboard, opens in new tab' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='http://publichealth.verily.com'>public dashboard</a>.

As leaders in lab science, Verily operates a real-time platform for population health security. We monitor pathogens in wastewater, producing data that helps local public health teams respond faster to potential outbreaks before they surge.

World Soccer Game city locations are no longer being monitored, but check back for trends and insights.

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The National Center for Health Security and Resilience, a collaboration between Georgetown University Medical Center and MedStar Health, advances emergency management, health intelligence, crisis coordination, and all-hazard preparedness across the National Capital Region and beyond.

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NoteInformation provided on this dashboard is part of a project for frequent wastewater testing. Data has been collected from population sources in areas near to where matches will be held or teams will be hosted and may not reflect disease transmission in the broader community. Please look to your state or local health authority for information on what to do about pathogen concentrations in your own community.  This website is designed for informational and educational purposes only. Individuals should not use it for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you suspect you have a health problem, contact your healthcare provider. The creators of this site do not represent or endorse the accuracy, currency or reliability of any of the information, content, products, or advertisements contained on, distributed through, or linked, downloaded, or accessed from this site. Neither Verily, Your Local Epidemiologist, nor local health departments shall be liable for any damages, expenses or costs, of any kind whatsoever, related to or arising from an individual’s use of the information contained herein. About this data Pathogen data will be updated to <a aria-label='This wastewater monitoring result section' style='color:#C4CAD1; text-decoration:underline;' href='/event-monitoring/world-soccer-games#pathogen-data' target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer'>this site</a>. Some of this data was collected as part of the WastewaterSCAN / SCAN project, a partnership between Stanford University, Emory University, and Verily. Wastewater is routinely monitored through the participation of wastewater treatment plants in various programs working with academic, commercial, and public health laboratories. All data utilized on this site are used under appropriate data use agreements

Verily Sightline Wastewater is monitoring the concentration of pathogens in wastewater in a variety of cities this summer for population health analysis.

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We’re nearing the end of the World Cup tournament (the final is on July 19!), and there have been no major outbreaks tied to the games, aside from heat-related illness. A few teams reported minor illnesses among players.

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