After multiple warning from tech, pharmaceutical, and a plethora of other companies that the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak quarantine will cause transportation delays for the components that go into their products, it is now time for the finished goods to be affected.
The gaming juggernaut which we reviewed and liked a lot not long ago, is now delayed, and Asus issued the following statement for those who ordered or intended to order the handset:
Thankfully, the shortage may turn out to be temporary after the quarantine methods take hold and the first cured people that got diagnosed with the virus two weeks ago, are now emerging.
China in general, and Asus in particular, however, hold no sway to how the world's reaction to the outbreak, and for now we've seen some of the toughest ever measures imposed, including border closures and flight bans.
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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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