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Two German Airport Workers Die After Contracting Malaria From Imported Mosquito

Two airport employees in Frankfurt have died after contracting malaria following exposure to an infected mosquito that arrived on an international flight. Health authorities are now investigating vector control measures at major transportation hubs to prevent future outbreaks.

27 Aug, 10:47 — 27 Aug, 10:47
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The IndependentMostly Factual4h ago

Two airport workers die of malaria in Frankfurt after mosquitos ‘arrive on plane’

The outbreak has been attributed to a mosquito entering an aircraft

By Suha Kidwai

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First report: Yahoo · 26 Aug, 18:22Full coverage: 3 · 17hWindow: 17h
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Yahoo26 Aug, 18:22First to report

Two German airport workers die of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'

16h later
The Independent27 Aug, 10:47

Two airport workers die of malaria in Frankfurt after mosquitos ‘arrive on plane’

1h later
CNN27 Aug, 11:52Latest update

Two airport workers in Germany die after contracting malaria - CNN

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