Today’s conversation was about the worsening conditions in Japan that prompted Prime Minister Abe to declare a national emergency. Nari has not yet found a job although he had an interview on Friday. He wants the job, but it is in Osaka, one of the hotspots for coronavirus. He mentioned that researchers have discovered that a vaccine (BCG) that was used for TB, a bacterial infection, has had impressive results as a possible vaccine for coronavirus, a viral disease.
Nobutaka and Yuriko had curry udon today, Nari had anago (sea eel), and I had leftover chicken in a tortilla.
Nari read an ESL article about wildlife trade that referenced diseases that have come from wild animals sold for food. There may be a ban on wildlife trade in the near future. He asked me about the phrases, went out like a light, and lion’s share.