Two airport workers in Germany die after contracting malaria
Two workers at Frankfurt Airport in Germany died after contracting malaria, likely spread by a mosquito that arrived on an aircraft. Health officials have set traps for mosquitoes at the airport and asked doctors to watch for malaria symptoms among the public.
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11 sourcesGerman airport worker dies of malaria from mosquito carried on plane
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4 sources2 workers at Germany’s busiest airport die of malaria after mosquitoes arrive on plane
Two Employees Die Of ‘Airport Malaria,’ Officials Try To Calm Fears
Two workers at Germany’s busiest airport die of malaria after mosquitoes arrive on plane
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5 articlesMalaria Outbreak Kills 2 Airport Workers in Germany After Mosquito Sneaks Aboard Plane
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2 developments- Aug 26Only center coverage:Frankfurt Airport workers die after malaria infection
- Aug 27Two workers at Germany’s busiest airport die of malaria after mosquitoes arrive on plane
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