Two German airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane

Two workers at Frankfurt Airport in Germany have died from malaria, a serious infection spread by mosquitoes. According to the city's health authority, the workers likely contracted the disease from a mosquito that arrived on a plane.

Six airport employees were infected in the rare outbreak, which was first detected in July. The Frankfurt Public Health Department is investigating the incident and has installed traps at the airport to capture and analyse mosquitoes.

The risk of malaria transmission to the general population of Frankfurt is considered very low. The airport operator, Fraport, has provided information to all employees and encouraged them to consult a doctor if they experience any symptoms.

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