As awareness of hantavirus rises, Dr. Aravinda SN, a lead consultant in internal medicine at Aster RV Hospital in Bengaluru, emphasizes that hantavirus does not spread like Covid-19. This zoonotic virus primarily transmits from infected rodents to humans through contact with their urine, saliva, or droppings. Infections are likely to occur in poorly ventilated areas where rodent waste is present. Dr. Aravinda reassures the public that human-to-human transmission is very rare, with most outbreaks linked to shared contaminated environments rather than direct person-to-person contact. To prevent infection, he advises maintaining cleanliness in homes and workplaces and using protective gear while cleaning areas that may harbor rodent waste. Safe cleaning practices include avoiding dry sweeping, which can aerosolize the virus, and instead using disinfectants and protective equipment. Overall, the focus should be on rodent control and proper hygiene to mitigate the risk of hantavirus infections.