That's "Shingata Influenza," or "New Type Influenza" in English--the latest buzzword sweeping the nation! And not in a good way. Just this past weekend Japan's number of cases balooned to over 120; schools in Kobe and Osaka were shut down in Hyogo-ken, which, for those of you who know your Japanese geography, is right next to Tottori.
Not to be a douchebag or make light of what's already happened, but I'm kind of hoping we get one or two cases here and some school closures, especially given how relatively non-lethal the virus is proving. It's kind of like hoping for a snow day, only minus the fun of getting to go hang out with your friends in the snow.
Japan has been seemingly very paranoid about the virus though; I've heard reports of some other JETs having to wear masks at work (along with everyone else) and of travel plans being grounded, and I fear the craze will persist. Hopefully there won't be any issues when the time comes for me to head back home in July!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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