Kirk here. Sorry for the alarmist headline but we have a new record. I saw something on RKK that indicates that hospital beds in Kumamoto are filling up but I couldn’t find good verification in a text article. Nonetheless, I’d recommend taking even more care than normal to stay healthy and avoid unnecessary hospitalization until this settles down.
P.S. Though I don’t want to take up a hospital bed myself, I’m still interested in visiting a hospital to donate blood because I suspect that this is a time when such donation may be especially appreciated. Who knows, I may even get an extra juice box! ;) (Actually, the little presents they give to those who donate can be pretty nice – even better than a juice box. Last time, I got a portable phone recharger!)
