Mexicans fretted about beer supplies on Friday after Dutch brewer Heineken said it will suspend production at its seven plants in Mexico to comply with coronavirus containment measures.
The news comes following a similar announcement by rival Modelo.
On Twitter,the phrase"MexicoSinCerveza,"or Mexico without beer,was trending on Friday,with many beer fans across the nation devastated by the move.
Heineken Mexico,which employs 16,000 workers,said its decision was a response to the government's decision to halt non-essential economic activity to contain the new coronavirus.
Grupo Modelo,producer of the Corona,Modelo and Pacifico brands,on Thursday announced similar measures.
US supplies of Corona and Pacifico appear safe,with US brewer Constellation Brands,which makes Modelo's brands for the American market,stating that its Mexican plants continued operating,though they were respecting local restrictions.
Reuters