This coronavirus positive maths teacher in Leh becomes an inspiration for others

Our Correspondent
Leh, May 12

A mathematics teacher from Leh, who tested coronavirus positive, is one of the asymptomatic patients in Mahakaruna Charitable Hospital.

The teacher— Kifayat Hussain—has set an example for the society as well as COVID-19 patients by defying all psychological challenges that many face because of the deadly disease.

The teacher continued teaching his students online amid the lockdown. This act has not only earned appreciation but has become an inspiring story for others to fight against the disease.

He converted his isolation ward into a classroom, where he interacts with his students through Zoom app and other social media platforms like WhatsApp.

“I was worried and tense at first for the infection, but the warm approach by doctors and nurses at the hospital towards patients changed my perception and boost my spirits to fight COVID-19 by engaging my favourite job of teaching,” he said.

He, further, said that two videos are daily recorded to upload on his YouTube channel, and conducts live classes on Zoom. He answers back to students queries.

The principal and school management co-operated with him in obtaining permission from UT Administration for conducting classes from isolation ward.

Hussain also said that live interactions and warm messages for early recovery have motivated him to keep a positive attitude and his spirits up in fighting with COVID-19.