Ladakh man's passion for teaching dwarfs his coronavirus fear

Despite having tested positive for COVID-19, a teacher in quarantine in Ladakh is making sure his students don't miss out on learning mathematical formulas or algebra problems more complex than the curveballs life may sometimes throw at them.

Lodged in an isolation centre in Leh, Kifayat Hussain is taking online classes using internet communication tools like Zoom and making YouTube videos for his Class 9 and 10 students.

The teacher said he is doing a mix of online classes and pre-recorded videos as there are problems with the internet connectivity at the hospital at times.

"Teaching is not just my job, but my passion. I was concerned that students will be left behind in their studies and it will be a burden for them if I cover the syllabus in a hurry in future. I had enough strength to teach so I thought I should give it a try," said Hussain.

His village was declared a containment zone after some people were found positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, and he decided to get himself tested to avoid putting students at Lamdon Model Senior Secondary School at risk.

Asked if he is scared, Hussain said, "I am not and, with the care that I am getting, I hope to get well soon."