In this March 18, 2020 photo, Ivan holds his "mate" inside a candy kiosk as he works in Montevideo, Uruguay. Not withstanding the new coronavirus emergency he still shares his mate with folks that work nearby, however there are much less people to share and most of the time he drinks alone. For most people, COVID-19 causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)
March 20, 2020
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March 20, 2020 1:47 p.m.
Virus fears curb old mate custom in parts of South America
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Sharing the mate beverage is an old tradition in parts of South America. The new coronavirus is changing that.