India, May 11 -- The repatriation process for passengers has begun, and countries are taking back and quarantining those who were on the MV Hodius cruise ship, which had set sail from Argentina to remote regions, including Antarctica.

As passengers now return to their home countries, fresh concerns have emerged around the new virus, with many comparing it to Covid-19. Both viruses affect the lungs, but they differ in how they spread and how dangerous they are. Let's understand these two viruses and how they differ from each other.

Hantavirus vs Coronavirus: How Do They Spread?

This is the main difference between the two deadly diseases, as hantavirus is mainly spread from rodents to humans. The chances of infection are very rare, as on...