Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, reportedly from hantavirus. The dangerous Andes strain has been confirmed in two cases. What are the symptoms, and how is it transmitted?

Almost 150 people remained on the cruise ship after the deaths of three passengers. The risk to the public is low, World Health Organization says.

Hantavirus is responsible for the death of at least one of the three MV Hondius passengers who died this past month. While another three people on board are showing symptoms of…