Publishers association reaffirms book fair’s safety

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AMMAN — The head of the Jordanian Publishers Association and the director of the Amman International Book Fair, Jaber Abu Fares, on Monday said that the fair is committed to implementing COVID-19 safety measures. اضافة اعلان
In a statement, Abu Fares said that teams from the Ministry of Health were present at the exhibition and took random samples from the exhibition's visitors, and that the results were negative.

He added that the exhibition was in constant contact with the authorities before the exhibition in order to review procedures, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.

He added that the corridors inside the exhibition this year were changed and widened to allow a better flow of air and improve social distancing.

Abu Fares called on visitors to the Amman International Book Fair, which is being held this year as part of the Kingdom's centenary celebrations, to adhere to safety measures for their own safety and the safety of all participants.

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