Home guard in Uttar Pradesh names son 'Corona'

The word 'corona' has become quite popular in recent times, and a home guard in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district has named his newborn son 'Corona.' The father of the newborn said that he named his son after the disease to create awareness about coronavirus.

Ballia (UP): As the COVID-19 fear grips the entire country with more people falling prey to the deadly disease, a home guard posted at Bilthara Road police outpost here has named his newborn son 'Corona.'

Riyazuddin, whose son was born on Friday night, said that he named his son after the disease to create awareness about coronavirus.

"In present times, the entire world is battling the menace of coronavirus. Naming my son Corona will send out the message to the people to protect themselves from the disease and stay alert, he told reporters on Saturday.

(PTI Report)