Home / BusinessCovid-19 coronavirus: Grupo Modelo halts production of Corona beerNZ Herald3 Apr, 2020 11:20 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe Mexican government has deemed breweries as non-essential businesses. Photo / Getty ImagesThe Mexican government has deemed breweries as non-essential businesses. Photo / Getty ImagesGrupo Modelo, the Mexican brewer that makes Corona beer, has temporarily halted production - and blames the coronavirus pandemic.The company says the Mexican government has deemed its business non-essential and, as such, it has to shut down for a while.The Mexican government has deemed breweries as non-essential businesses. Photo / Getty Images Corona production is halted until at least April 30, as part of the measures implemented by the Mexican government to help stop the spread of Covid-19. From tomorrow, the brewery will stop producing Corona beer, which is exported from Mexico do 180 countries.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.This week, the Mexican government announced the suspension of all non-essential businesses, both in the public and private sectors, until the end of April.The country has more than 1500 cases of Covid-19 and 50 deaths.• Covid19.govt.nz: The Government's official Covid-19 advisory website SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from BusinessPremiumRetail'Give it a second chance': Ruby's recycled clothing venture takes off06 Jul 03:00 AMPremiumOpinionOpinion: What to do if you have been left out of a parent's will06 Jul 12:00 AMNew Zealand26-year-old beats seven finalists to win Young Farmer of the Year05 Jul 11:41 PMAudi offers a sporty spin on city driving with the A3 Sportback and S3 SportbacksponsoredAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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