New Delhi, May 4 -- A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and left at least three others infected, according to the World Health Organization.

In a statement to The Associated Press, the WHO confirmed that at least one case of hantavirus has been laboratory-confirmed, while investigations are still ongoing.

The WHO said one infected passenger is currently in intensive care at a hospital in South Africa. Two additional symptomatic passengers are being evacuated from the vessel for medical care.

"Detailed investigations are ongoing, including further laboratory testing, and epidemiological investigations," the WHO said.

It added that medical treatment and support are being pro...