Covid-19: Indian ‘corona’ shop gains selfie fame amid virus pandemic


Pareed, who only has one name, said people were flocking to his garment store in the southern state of Kerala, taking photos in front of his shop sign and asking him questions about the name. — AFP/Courtesy of shopkeeper Pareed

NEW DELHI: A clothing store named “Corona” in a small town in India has become a hotspot for selfies as the deadly new coronavirus pandemic sweeps the world.

The shop owner, who gave his name as Pareed, said people were flocking to his store in the southern state of Kerala, many take photos in front of the outdoor sign and ask him questions about the name.

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