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Do we really need to remind you that you can't catch coronavirus from drinking Corona? Apparently, we do.
[Denver Post] Coronavirus, a recent flu-like disease spreading worldwide, has absolutely nothing to do with Corona beer.Do we really need to say this out loud? Apparently we do, according to a new survey that claims a substantial number of Americans won’t buy the Mexican lager out of fear of the disease. The survey, conducted by public relations firm 5WPR, polled 737 adults over 21 on their opinions of Corona beer and found 38% would not buy the beer "under any circumstances" following the coronavirus outbreak. Of those who regularly drink Corona, 14% said they wouldn’t order it at a public venue, while 4% said they’d stop drinking it altogether. Beverage giant Constellation Brands, which brews and distributes Corona, said in a statement to CNN that its customers "understand there is no link between the virus and our business." However, Google Trends shows a spike in searches for "corona beer virus" on Jan. 30 ‐ the day the first U.S. case of person-to-person spread of the disease was reported. Constellation Brands’ stock has also taken a hit, falling nearly 11% on Feb. 28 to $169.74 per share, in tandem with what CNBC called the worst week for the Dow since the financial crisis. "There is no question that Corona beer is suffering because of the coronavirus," Ronn Torossian, CEO of 5WPR, said in a statement. (The company represents several beverage brands, including Soda Stream and Santa Margherita wines.) Posted by: Besoeker 2020-03-01 |
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