For several months, Nuckolls County was spared the brunt of the COVID19 onslaught which decimated cities and states across the country and around the world. It was easy to be lulled into a false sense of security as the few cases in Nuckolls county were spread out.

Then COVID-19 reared its ugly head and struck with a vengeance. Suddenly the county was recording double-digit positive tests for the virus.

One area resident agreed to speak about his experience after contracting COVID-19.

Donald Tyler, 45, is a lifelong Superior resident. He graduated from Superior High School in 1993. He is...