Village name changed due to Covid-19 epidemic

02/04/2020

The small, peaceful village of Saint Corona in Austria has recently attracted unexpected attention due to the Covid-19 outbreak, all because of its name being the same as the deadly virus. It is very possible that the village will change its name due to this terrible disease.

Saint Corona Village is located about 100 km from the capital Vienna of the Republic of Austria, at the foot of the Alps, with a population of only 400 people. This place is famous for its seasonal tourism activities, fresh air, and rich ecosystem. This is also the main source of income for Saint Corona Village. In winter, visitors can come here to relax and ski. In summer, there will be many interesting experiences such as mountain biking, in the forest or sledding. Saint Corona Village is very suitable for family trips of about 2-3 days, especially suitable for families with children from 5-10 years old.

Khung cảnh yên bình của làng Saint Corona

Peaceful scene of Saint Corona village

The village’s mascot in the tourism promotion campaign is a tracksuit-clad ant named Corona. Initially, when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, people were amused that the village’s name coincided with the corona virus. But with the current serious epidemic situation, the village has also fallen into a state of desertedness and loneliness. Village chief Michael Gruber is planning to rename the mascot, and even the village.

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Saint Corona Village is suitable for family trips

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Tourists come to Saint Corona to ski in winter

“At first people found it quite funny and interesting, but now we are not laughing anymore,” said Michael Gruber, adding to AFP: “Maybe the village will change the name of the mascot in its latest promotional campaign. We hope it will attract more tourists.”

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The hotels and motels have been upgraded.

In addition, the village has also renovated many motels, constructions, and tourist attractions to ensure the best service for tourists after the new war is deployed. Anti-epidemic measures such as disinfection, increased masks and hand sanitizer are also guaranteed to make tourists feel as safe as possible.

Ha Le - Source: AFP
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