Corona beer producer halts brewing over virus

?Since the start of the virus crisis, Corona beer has been the punchline of some questionable jokes and memes. [AFP/File / Rodrigo ARANGUA]

The Mexican brewer of Corona beer said Thursday it was suspending production because of the health emergency in the country over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grupo Modelo -- whose brands also include Pacifico and Modelo -- said the measure was in line with the Mexican government's order to suspend all non-essential activities until April 30 to slow the spread of coronavirus.