The problem with scanning for viruses on Linux vs on Windows is that it is more trouble than it is worth. Scanning manually takes more diligence and commitment than most people have. Setting it up to scan in the background is tricky at best and impossible for most users.
So you can do it, if you have the time and patience, but for me it is wasted effort. I don't use Windows and people who do, deserve what they get, IMO. When you choose Windows, it comes as part of the package deal. When you choose Linux, you get out of all of that nonsense. The security is built in and there are few enough viruses for Linux that you can stop worrying about it.