Hantavirus Suspected in Cruise Ship Deaths, Illnesses

Health authorities are investigating a "public health event" on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, citing suspected hantavirus infections. Officials confirmed the deaths of three passengers and the treatment of three others.

The specific cruise line and the origin of the voyage remain unspecified by authorities. Information regarding the areas the ship visited recently has not been released, as of this reporting. Hantaviruses are typically spread by rodents, particularly through their urine and droppings.