Heat, cardiac events, behavioral health, security threats, and infectious disease are all at play

Officials are more concerned about highly contagious diseases like measles and respiratory viruses, which can spread quickly through large, fast-moving crowds.

Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the…

Heat, cardiac events, behavioral health, security threats, and infectious disease are all at play

Public health workers have been preparing for months for an onslaught of soccer fans, along with any illnesses they might get.