Hello and welcome to the Intelligence on Economist Radio.

I'm your host, Jason Palmer.

Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

Primaries in three American states yesterday put Joe Biden in an even clearer lead for the Democratic presidential nomination.

It was to be four states. Ohio postponed. We take a look at the campaigns and how the pandemic is affecting them.

And there's a particularly prized beef from Japan called Wagyu.

It's got imitators elsewhere, but its fans say only the original will do.

Now, the Japanese government wants to protect it

by outlawing the traffic in eggs and sperm from Wagyu breeds.

But first... Around the world, governments are shutting down their countries to stop the spread of coronavirus.

In America, after a confused initial response, President Donald Trump advised the entire country to stay at home.

My administration is recommending that all Americans, including the young and healthy, work to engage in schooling from home when possible,

avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people, avoid discretionary travel, and avoid eating and drinking at bars, restaurants,

and public food courts.

Britain's Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, came under fire for his government's delay in implementing

social distancing measures.

It looks as though we're now approaching the fast growth part of the upward curve.

And without drastic action, cases could double every five or six days.

In France yesterday, new measures were put into place, confining people to their homes for at least 15 days, except for essential purposes.

People can now be fined if they're found in public.

Outside on the streets, things are much quieter.

Sophie Petter is our Paris Bureau Chief.

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