BBC News·3 min read·medium
Two German airport workers die of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'
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Two workers at Frankfurt Airport have died following a rare malaria outbreak that infected six employees. Health officials believe the mosquitoes were transported to the airport via an aircraft, though the risk to the general public remains very low.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the potential for global travel to facilitate the spread of tropical diseases in non-endemic regions.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Frankfurt is Germany's busiest airport
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The article provides factual reporting on a public health incident without editorializing.
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