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2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
- Two Frankfurt airport workers died after catching malaria that officials say was likely brought in by an Anopheles mosquito on a plane.
- Six airport employees were infected; authorities have set traps and are investigating the mosquito’s origin but say the risk to the general public is very low.
- Malaria in Germany is rare and usually imported from abroad, isn’t spread person-to-person, and is treatable if diagnosed early.
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