by Jack Lorkovic, reporter
OMAHA – With COVID-19 reaching its highest peak on record this week in the U.S., many are prepping for this winter where COVID cases are projected to spike even higher. With that, the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder, (SAD) and how some residents of Sarpy County are preparing for such things. News correspondent, Jack Lorkovic takes us there.
With winter approaching the Omaha metro area and the danger of rising COVID cases, many will be forced to stay inside this coming winter. Sam Clemts, local Papillion resident, tells more of his experience.
“So yeah, I’ll probably start stocking up food. I buy a lot of soup a whole lot, so I’ll probably be doing that most of the time. I kind of stay inside a whole lot but if I do go out, I will wear my mask,” said Clemts.
Mason Simmons, another Papillion resident, tells us some of the changes him and his family will have to make in order to stay healthy during the possible COVID spike this winter.
“We’re kind of waiting for the spike in cases to die down. It’ll probably go back to as normal as it can get, plus going to public places but just wearing a mask,” said Simmons.
Along with people possibly being forced to stay shut-in this winter, SAD, a major side effect for those during the winter months, will be a major challenge for those choosing to huddle down in their homes to ride out the virus.
That will be the issue for many Sarpy County community members this winter, when SAD is at its strongest, and will be the hardest challenge for those who already suffer from depression.
Both Clemts and Simmons gave their perspective on how SAD affects them.
“You know I’m not sure its going to be too different from last year, I mean it’s nice to see friends and all, but last year I wasn’t seeing friends too much to begin with,” said Simmons.
Clemts also gave his input on the ways SAD affects him and others.
“Well I’ve kinda been sitting inside a whole lot, and I think that’s gonna affect me the most this run, as well as other people,” said Clemts.With the future uncertain with how this winter will affect millions of Americans, only time will tell, however things seem to be looking up after VP Joe Biden was just elected.
