The Guardian Europe
Frankfurt Airport's Malaria Outbreak: The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Two airport workers die of malaria; officials set traps, catch mosquitoes, and tell everyone not to panic, because the mosquito is probably dead.
2026-08-27
The Guardian Europe
2026-08-26
BBC World
German Airport Worker Dies of Malaria After Mosquito Apparently Missed Its Connecting Flight
A mosquito stowaway on a plane brings malaria to Frankfurt Airport, resulting in a tragic death and a rare outbreak that's giving travel bugs a whole new meaning.
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