Two Frankfurt Airport Workers Die After Malaria Outbreak Linked to Imported Mosquitoes
A rare malaria outbreak at Frankfurt Airport has killed two workers and infected four others, raising questions about biosecurity and prompting urgent health responses at Germany's busiest air hub.
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First death from malaria reported at Frankfurt Airport
ARD Tagesschau ↗Six airport staff infected, rare 'airport malaria' identified
DIE WELT ↗Authorities confirm mosquito-borne outbreak, increase controls
La Repubblica ↗Second death confirmed, total cases remain at six
Deutsche Welle ↗Health officials conduct genetic testing on trapped mosquitoes
NDTV News - World-news News ↗Malaria cases traced to aircraft from endemic region
DW Türkçe ↗Airport strengthens disinfection and mosquito control measures
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