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

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What happened

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

Key facts

  • Reported by Fox News and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:21:55 UTC.

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