Three people lose their lives after the virus explodes on the Atlantic tourist ship

A case of Hantavirus has been confirmed, with five other cases suspected under investigation, she said.

A British citizen is said to be in intensive care.

The incident was reported aboard the MV Hondius tourist ship, which was traveling from Argentina to Cape Verde.

Hunting infections are usually linked to exposure to the environment, such as contact with the urine or waste of infected rodents, but in rare cases they can spread among humans, leading to serious respiratory diseases.