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German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'

Name: German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'
Start: 2026-08-26T11:45:37Z
Location: Germany

Germany · Rest of Europe region

detected 2026-08-26T11:45:37Z updated 2026-08-26T11:45:37Z

Five other airport workers are also receiving treatment following the rare outbreak at German's busiest airport.

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