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Third person dies after mosquito is reportedly trapped on plane to Germany in 'airport malaria' phenomenon

Three people have died from so-called "airport malaria" after an infected mosquito was reportedly transported aboard a flight to Frankfurt Airport in Germany. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesSep 18, 2026, 8:21 PM
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Fox NewsSep 18, 2026, 8:21 PM

Third person dies after mosquito is reportedly trapped on plane to Germany in 'airport malaria' phenomenon

Three people have died from so-called "airport malaria" after an infected mosquito was reportedly transported aboard a flight to Frankfurt Airport in Germany.

DWSep 18, 2026, 6:23 PM

Airport malaria in Germany remains infrequent

An outbreak of malaria at Frankfurt Airport this summer has raised alarm. Experts believe parasites probably arrived in a passenger's luggage. But with the onset of fall, the risks of contracting the disease are low.

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