VVS Laxman lauds Ladakh teacher for taking online classes despite testing Covid positive

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman has lauded effort of a teacher from Lakh Union Territory region who is continuing his online teaching classes despite testing positive for coronavirus. VVS Laxman, who himself is conducting online sessions for Bengal cricketers, took to his official Twitter handle to praise Mamatics teacher Kifayat Hussain and said his spirit is an inspiration.

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As per reports, Kifayat is currently lodged in an isolation centre at a hospital in Leh and is conducting classes via Zoom and YouTube. Kiyafat while talking to press said that Internet connectivity has been an issue in area and that is why he is uploing pre-recorded videos as well, so students don't miss on anything. Kiyafat also said that he was worried that students will be burdened by a lot of syllabus in future and he h strength so he thought of giving it a try. 

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According to reports, Kiyafat decided to get tested for COVID-19 after his village was declared a containment zone following a lot of people testing positive for dely disease. He said that testing was necessary to avoid putting students at risk. Kiyafat teaches at Lamdon Model Senior Secondary School. Kiyafat was reportedly provided a digital board and pens by his school. Kiyafat also thanked UT ministration for allowing him to take online classes. 

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India is nearing 86,000 Coronavirus cases as per latest update by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. So far, 2,752 people have succumbed, but 30,153 have also recovered/migrated/discharged. Maharashtra has by far most number of cases of any state, at 29,100. Meanwhile, globally, Coronavirus count has crossed 4.71 million, while a total of 3,12,317 deaths have been reported, and an estimated 18,09,793 have recovered. 

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Meanwhile, VVS Laxman himself is taking online sessions for Bengal cricketers as he is batting consultant for Bengal Cricket Association (CAB). Laxman would have been busy with Indian Premier League (IPL) side Sunrisers Hyderab, h it not been for coronavirus lockdown. However, IPL was postponed indefinitely by BCCI keeping in mind government restrictions.