KCTV: Kansas City Officials Monitor Infectious Disease Spread Ahead of World Cup

Organizations like Jackson County Public Health and Saint Luke's are gearing up for the World Cup, which could bring extra health risks.

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Visit KC estimates approximately 650,000 visitors will venture to Kansas City this summer for the FIFA World cup.

KCTV talked with local health officials, including Dr. Michael Main, chief clinical officer at Saint Luke's, about how they are preparing for this influx in visitors and the potential for infectious disease spread.

Dr. Main shares insights on how the health system is preparing.