Health & Environment

Two Airport Workers Die of Malaria in Frankfurt

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THE BRIEF
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Two airport workers at Frankfurt Airport have died after contracting malaria from mosquitoes that arrived on a commercial aircraft, according to German health officials.

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The incident has triggered an investigation into aircraft sanitation protocols, as six other staff members were also infected but are currently receiving treatment.

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Health authorities have urged calm, stating that the risk of a wider outbreak is low, but they are implementing stricter pest control measures for incoming international flights.