Three people have died from malaria after a mosquito was transported aboard a flight to Germany, according to reports.
Several people were rushed to a hospital amid a rare outbreak of the tropical disease following flights to Frankfurt, airport malaria," occurs when an infected mosquito becomes trapped aboard a plane or inside luggage, is carried to a malaria-free area, and bites someone locally.
In July, airport officials set traps around the property to contain the malaria outbreak, The Sun reported.
Germany's Robert Koch Institute, the agency responsible for disease control and public health, said airport workers became ill after contracting malaria between July 4 and July 6.
In total, six employees contracted the disease, according to Fraport, the firm that operates Frankfurt Airport, The Express reported.
"We have provided comprehensive information to all employees and encourage them to consult a doctor if they experience any symptoms," the firm said.