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Frankfurt Airport workers die of malaria after mosquitoes arrive on plane
The outbreak happened at Frankfurt Airport(Image: Getty Images)
TL;DR
- Two airport workers have died from malaria at Frankfurt Airport.
- Six employees contracted the disease, with cases detected across different roles.
- The outbreak is believed to be caused by infected mosquitoes arriving on a plane ('airport malaria').
- Investigations are underway to determine the exact source and number of mosquitoes involved.
- Mosquito traps have been installed for laboratory testing.
- Officials state the risk to the general public in the surrounding area is very low.
- Malaria is caused by a parasite and spread by infected mosquitoes, not from person to person.