China News Service, July 10, according to Hong Kong's Wen Wei Po, although Hong Kong was affected by the epidemic, the annual book fair is scheduled to be held as scheduled. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council, which hosted the event, said that the venue will be equipped with an infrared temperature monitoring station to measure the temperature of the attendees. All attendees must wear masks and the venue will be ventilated 6 times per hour. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council recommends that citizens purchase tickets in advance before visiting to reduce crowding.
Data Map: The 30th Hong Kong Book Fair in 2019. China News Agency reporter Zhang Weishe
The current Hong Kong Book Fair will be held from July 15 to July 21 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council said on the 9th that it will continue to pay close attention to the development of the epidemic, emphasizing that all preparations for the book fair are proceeding as planned and will be held as scheduled.
The HKTDC emphasized that the safety of the participants and the majority of book fans will be the primary consideration. At that time, the fresh air conversion efficiency in the venue will be strengthened to meet the standard of the venue ventilation rate to 6 times per hour, and alcohol will be provided at different locations in the venue. Hand rub and disinfectant supplies.
In addition, all attendees must measure their body temperature before entering the book fair and must wear a mask. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council said that visitors will be required to maintain a certain distance when queuing in the exhibition area, and signs will be posted inside the venue to indicate the distance between the queues. It is recommended that citizens who intend to enter the venue purchase tickets in advance online or at designated locations such as convenience stores To reduce the waiting time for admission and close contact.
Zhang Zhujun, director of the Infectious Diseases Division of the Centre for Health Protection of the Hong Kong Department of Health, said that the center will provide organizers with advice on preventing the spread of the virus.