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Can my tablet get infected by a virus if it just scans the area for SSIDs?

If I buy a brand new android tablet and it only scans the area for WiFi networks/SSIDs and never connects to any networks, can it get still infected by any viruses that have infected the computers in those various networks?

I understand a router or AP will only broadcast the beacon frame. But I am still concerned.

Thank you.