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Düsseldorf Airport Launches Mass-Casualty Response After Norovirus Suspected

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 6:45 PM UTC · How we work

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Authorities at Düsseldorf Airport activated a mass-casualty response after passengers fell ill on Eurowings flight EW9631.
Officials suspected norovirus as the cause, though the outbreak remained unconfirmed.
Three passengers were hospitalized while the remaining travelers were examined and released.
Medics in hazmat suits boarded the plane and cabin crew wore masks.
Düsseldorf granted priority landing after passengers stayed aboard about 90 minutes and disembarked at 11:30 PM.

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Story summary

Authorities at Düsseldorf Airport activated a mass-casualty response after passengers fell ill on Eurowings flight EW9631.
Officials suspected norovirus as the cause, though the outbreak remained unconfirmed.
Three passengers were hospitalized while the remaining travelers were examined and released.
Medics in hazmat suits boarded the plane and cabin crew wore masks.
Düsseldorf granted priority landing after passengers stayed aboard about 90 minutes and disembarked at 11:30 PM.