[Ken7]

There’s both a new strong surge of COVID-19 cases in Germany and now a ‘horrific’ mutated variant spreading through South Africa. All this makes me wonder if this will have a significant impact on vehicle production in Germany.

Let’s hope that’s not the case, people stay well and we don’t start a new round of shutdowns.

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by Ken7

There’s both a new strong surge of COVID-19 cases in Germany and now a ‘horrific’ mutated variant spreading through South Africa. All this makes me wonder if this will have a significant impact on vehicle production in Germany.

Let’s hope that’s not the case, people stay well and we don’t start a new round of shutdowns.

Very disheartnening and disappointing. As of now, the Dow is down about 1,000 and even oil is dropping again. South Africa flights are cut off and docs on tv are talking about perhaps new vaccines, which will probably bring out more hysteria from those allergic to facts, science, and reason, even including some screaming idiots in Congress. This cannot help but affect industry and the supply chain further, as the Dow reaction shows. Hang in there, everyone, and be smart!

[Cosmo_Kramer]

This is very depressing I hope they don’t shutdown factory and get the virus under control.

[GGTB]

let’s think Germany will do great an deliveries will be on time

[SheriffLobo]

I don't think Omicron will affect deliveries honestly. At this point most supply chain issues have been sorted to deal with COVID. I'm more concerned about chip shortages leading to missing parts on final builds. To that effect I'd rather wait and get my car as specced rather than compromise on missing optional features.

[i4M5022]

Once media hysteria dies down, hopefully this new variant will have little impact. Even the Dr who discovered it stated that symptoms so far have been mild. To my knowledge viruses can become more severe OR more transmissible, not both.

As the post above states, I’d be more concerned about having a lower spec car delivered due chip shortages.

[Adeyo]

https://electrek.co/2021/11/29/bmw-s...ies-customers/

Looks like they are being delivered already.

Interesting.