Corona beer says us sales not hit by confusion over virus name

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According to a recent article by Reuters, Corona beer has reported that its sales in the United States have not been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the name of the beer being similar to the virus.

The article cites a spokesperson for Constellation Brands, the company that owns Corona, as saying that the brand has not seen a decline in sales due to the name similarity. In fact, the spokesperson stated that Corona's sales have remained strong, with the brand experiencing a 10% increase in sales in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the same period last year.

It's worth noting that Corona has been around since 1925, and the name "Corona" was chosen because it refers to the crown or corona of the sun, not because of any connection to the Latin word for "crown" (corona), which is also the name of the virus.

The article also mentions that other beer brands have also seen an increase in sales during the pandemic, as people turn to beer as a way to cope with stress and isolation.

Overall, it seems that the name similarity between Corona beer and the COVID-19 virus has not had a significant impact on the brand's sales in the United States.