Mosquito likely traveled by plane: So far, no further malaria cases in Frankfurt
Eight people contracted airport malaria in Frankfurt, now a local resident has died. The health department continues to consider the risk to the population to be very low.
The city of Frankfurt has reported no further malaria infections after a third fatal case was confirmed. The city's health office stated that there have been eight cases of so-called airport malaria this summer, including six Fraport employees and two residents from the Schwanheim district. Two airport staff and one resident have died, while another resident was receiving in-patient treatment.
The health office said that despite the latest death, no additional measures are needed, as the risk to public health remains very low. The office continues to recommend using mosquito protection to prevent bites.
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