Ladakh man takes online classes as passion for teaching dwarfs coronavirus infection

Despite having tested positive for the coronavirus, a teacher in Ladakh is making sure his students do not miss any mathematical formula or the enigmatic algebra problems do not get tougher than what the life may sometimes throw at them.

Lodged in an isolation centre in Leh district, Kifayat Hussain is taking online classes using internet communication tools like Zoom and making YouTube videos for his Class 9 and 10 students, whom he cannot meet.

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

"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 whether he is scared, that he has tested positive for the virus, Hussain said, "I am not scared and with the care that I am getting, I hope to get well soon."