Inmates at the SOS Children’s Village here are relying on video lectures to brush up their lessons and use their time productively, in the wake of the coronavirus threat.

The 165 children have been divided into groups of five to attend the video classes.

Village director Paresh Badyakar told The Telegraph on Saturday, “We have taken several measures to contain the spread of the virus. Visitor entry is restricted on the campus and they are being asked to wash hands at the entrance. A doctor visits twice a month. A nurse visits family homes every day for health check-up and separate isolation rooms have been created. Awareness programmes are being organised on the campus and pamphlets are being distributed on the dos and don’ts.”

He said children play indoor games like chess and carrom and since tuitions are off, computer-based education has been started to keep the students engaged.

There are 50 mothers and staff also at the facility. The facility has asked the people of its four adopted villages — Fakirabasti, Dhanwarbasti, Telibasti and Kumrakata — where there are 525 children and 228 parents, not to venture out other than emergency.

Inmates of four youth homes have been asked to stay at home as precaution against Covid-19.

“The youth use online digital library and classes and sometimes watching meaningful films,” said Felix Darlong, a volunteer.

Badyakar said 27 girls and 21 boys, studying professional and vocational courses outside the state have been shifted to nearby SOS Children’s Villages in those states and those living as paying guests have been told to stay put.