Question

Seema got cough and cold badly. Her teacher asked her to take rest at home and use

handkerchief while sneezing and coughing. She obeyed her teacher. a) Why should we keep a handkerchief on nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing?

b) Do you think Seema's teacher decision was right? Why?​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) We have to keep a handkerchief on nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing because when we sneeze or cough the bacteria is released and can spread to others and they also will get cough or sneeze.

b) Seema's teacher decision was right because it reduces the spread of bacteria to students in school.

Answer 2

Answer:

a)- We keep a handkerchief on nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing because the microorganisms can spread through the air but by the tissue/handkerchief it can't spread in a large amount or won't spread.

b)- Yes, the microorganisms can spread through the air through which the whole class can get infected.