Drawbridges up: lockdowns and covid-19

Published: March 18, 2020, 10:21 a.m.

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Borders are closing; suggestions to stay home are becoming mandates. We examine how the national responses to covid-19 have varied, and how they may be converging. In America, Joe Biden cemented his lead in the race for Democrats\\u2019 presidential contender. But the bigger question is how the pandemic will affect elections. And Japan\\u2019s government fights to protect the country\\u2019s famed Wagyu beef. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/radiooffer




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