Lockdown in Vietnam

bladerunner6 · 08-25-2021, 12:39 PM - **1 Like**

Vietnam deploys troops to enforce strict coronavirus lockdown in Ho Chi Minh City - ABC News

This might have some impact on Pentax’s lens manufacturing.

Wheatfield · 08-25-2021, 01:53 PM - **9 Likes**

It might have more of an impact on the people there.
I'm not sure if worrying about camera production while people are dying from a pandemic is something I would admit to.

AfterPentax Mark II · 08-25-2021, 02:37 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Wheatfield

It might have more of an impact on the people there.
I'm not sure if worrying about camera production while people are dying from a pandemic is something I would admit to.

You hit the nail on the head, you are absolutely right!

biz-engineer · 08-25-2021, 11:16 PM - **2 Likes**

Hopefully this news won't trigger a Pentax lens purchase rush like it was for toilet paper

.

pakhead · 08-26-2021, 01:53 AM - **1 Like**

The factory is near the capital Hanoi, more than 1100 kms away. Troops in Ho Chi Minh City aren't going to have any impact

biz-engineer · 08-26-2021, 03:54 AM

Originally posted by pakhead

The factory is near the capital Hanoi, more than 1100 kms away. Troops in Ho Chi Minh City aren't going to have any impact

That's a good point.

Wheatfield · 08-26-2021, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

That's a good point.

Not really. We've seen how easily this virus spreads. New Zealand was looking really good until all of a sudden it wasn't so good. If they have an outbreak in Ho Chi Minh City, it's pretty certain that the entire country will be affected.

bladerunner6 · 08-26-2021, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

It might have more of an impact on the people there.
I'm not sure if worrying about camera production while people are dying from a pandemic is something I would admit to.

I am magnitudes more concerned about the human suffering.

I am just noting this could have other admittedly mild consequences.

Every virologist and epidemiologist knew a pandemic was coming. Hopefully we will be better prepared for the next one.

bladerunner6 · 08-26-2021, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Not really. We've seen how easily this virus spreads. New Zealand was looking really good until all of a sudden it wasn't so good. If they have an outbreak in Ho Chi Minh City, it's pretty certain that the entire country will be affected.

New Zeeland is still looking really good.

The US has about 360 times the death rate per million population as New Zeeland.

Wheatfield · 08-26-2021, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by bladerunner6

New Zeeland is still looking really good.

The US has about 360 times the death rate per million population as New Zeeland.

We know the USA is a basket case, and we know why. New Zealand went from 0 to 1 to dozens in a matter if days with their recent breakout.
I do wish people would read to understand rather than just to reply.

biz-engineer · 08-26-2021, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Not really. We've seen how easily this virus spreads. New Zealand was looking really good until all of a sudden it wasn't so good. If they have an outbreak in Ho Chi Minh City, it's pretty certain that the entire country will be affected.

Not really.

Wheatfield · 08-26-2021, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by biz-engineer

Not really.

You think the Vietnamese don't travel within their country?
Really?

MarkJerling · 08-26-2021, 03:09 PM

Hi all.
There are concerns amongst members that this thread can unravel fast. Please keep it friendly.
Regards,
Mark

bladerunner6 · 08-27-2021, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

We know the USA is a basket case, and we know why. New Zealand went from 0 to 1 to dozens in a matter if days with their recent breakout.
I do wish people would read to understand rather than just to reply.

As of the writing of this article they have no patients in ICU.

New Zealand battles worst Covid-19 outbreak since last year as Delta cases rise - CNN

That is still doing incredibly well.

I wish others countries had the same performance and standards.

08-25-2021, 12:39 PM - 1 Like	#1
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Lockdown in Vietnam Vietnam deploys troops to enforce strict coronavirus lockdown in Ho Chi Minh City - ABC News This might have some impact on Pentax’s lens manufacturing.

08-26-2021, 01:53 AM - 1 Like	#5
pakhead New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangkok Posts: 24	Geography The factory is near the capital Hanoi, more than 1100 kms away. Troops in Ho Chi Minh City aren't going to have any impact

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08-25-2021, 01:53 PM - 9 Likes	#2
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	It might have more of an impact on the people there. I'm not sure if worrying about camera production while people are dying from a pandemic is something I would admit to.

08-25-2021, 02:37 PM - 2 Likes	#3
AfterPentax Mark II Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 1,461	Originally posted by Wheatfield It might have more of an impact on the people there. I'm not sure if worrying about camera production while people are dying from a pandemic is something I would admit to. You hit the nail on the head, you are absolutely right!

08-25-2021, 11:16 PM - 2 Likes	#4
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,231	Hopefully this news won't trigger a Pentax lens purchase rush like it was for toilet paper .

08-26-2021, 03:54 AM	#6
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,231	Originally posted by pakhead The factory is near the capital Hanoi, more than 1100 kms away. Troops in Ho Chi Minh City aren't going to have any impact That's a good point.

08-26-2021, 08:45 AM	#7
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by biz-engineer That's a good point. Not really. We've seen how easily this virus spreads. New Zealand was looking really good until all of a sudden it wasn't so good. If they have an outbreak in Ho Chi Minh City, it's pretty certain that the entire country will be affected.

08-26-2021, 10:52 AM	#8
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wheatfield It might have more of an impact on the people there. I'm not sure if worrying about camera production while people are dying from a pandemic is something I would admit to. I am magnitudes more concerned about the human suffering. I am just noting this could have other admittedly mild consequences. Every virologist and epidemiologist knew a pandemic was coming. Hopefully we will be better prepared for the next one.

08-26-2021, 10:57 AM	#9
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wheatfield Not really. We've seen how easily this virus spreads. New Zealand was looking really good until all of a sudden it wasn't so good. If they have an outbreak in Ho Chi Minh City, it's pretty certain that the entire country will be affected. New Zeeland is still looking really good. The US has about 360 times the death rate per million population as New Zeeland.

08-26-2021, 11:22 AM	#10
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by bladerunner6 New Zeeland is still looking really good. The US has about 360 times the death rate per million population as New Zeeland. We know the USA is a basket case, and we know why. New Zealand went from 0 to 1 to dozens in a matter if days with their recent breakout. I do wish people would read to understand rather than just to reply.

08-26-2021, 11:23 AM	#11
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,231	Originally posted by Wheatfield Not really. We've seen how easily this virus spreads. New Zealand was looking really good until all of a sudden it wasn't so good. If they have an outbreak in Ho Chi Minh City, it's pretty certain that the entire country will be affected. Not really.

08-26-2021, 01:12 PM	#12
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Originally posted by biz-engineer Not really. You think the Vietnamese don't travel within their country? Really?

08-26-2021, 03:09 PM	#13
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Hi all. There are concerns amongst members that this thread can unravel fast. Please keep it friendly. Regards, Mark

08-27-2021, 05:15 AM	#14
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wheatfield We know the USA is a basket case, and we know why. New Zealand went from 0 to 1 to dozens in a matter if days with their recent breakout. I do wish people would read to understand rather than just to reply. As of the writing of this article they have no patients in ICU. New Zealand battles worst Covid-19 outbreak since last year as Delta cases rise - CNN That is still doing incredibly well. I wish others countries had the same performance and standards.