The Flu...and Strawberry, soft cream, or dango?

The news in Osaka and Western Japan is pretty simple. Everybody is talking about the flu! And I'd say more than 80% of the people are wearing masks. Is is like a "masked nation!!" Schools, both public as well as many private, are closed. Some JR (Japan Railways) station shops were also closed after a female shop clerk who works at one was infected with the flu. It is unbelievable, like a mask nation.
For the latest news and all the details, read this article:
http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/aso-calls-for-calm-response-as-new-flu-infections-reach-129-in-japan

Yesterday, to get some fresh and flu-free air, I went to the park. There are many roses, many beautiful roses at the park near here now. And, for the first time in many years, I bought a McDonald's vanilla milk shake...It was pretty good and hit the spot! But I got that urge out of my system I think, and probably won't get another one for a while.

Be careful of the flu and take care this week!

p.s. Which of the below desserts do you like the best?