بغداد/ عامر مؤيد
The management of the Iraq International Book Fair was keen which opened its doors yesterday morning, To strengthen preventive measures to protect exhibition goers from infection with the Corona virus.
The exhibition management worked to provide masks free of charge at the entrances to the exhibition, In addition, young volunteers were deployed in the exhibition corridors, reminding people of the importance of hand sanitization and wearing masks.
The exhibition management also provided advanced fogging gates at the entrances and exits of the exhibition halls.
This high commitment by the organizing committee to safety procedures, The attendees received a great welcome, Expressing their self-satisfaction, especially with the spread of the Corona pandemic significantly.
Baqir Ali – one of the attendees in his interview with “Al-Mada”, “The preventive measures were very impressive, It has become clear that there is a high commitment to this, both from the organizing committee and those present.”
He pointed out that “seeing the attendees of the Iraq Book Fair wearing masks in it is an eloquent message to those who fear the non-application of safety conditions. So this will make them come in the coming days.”
He pointed out that “the matter did not depend on wearing a mask only, but the spread of fogging devices, In addition to the presence of sterilizers at all entrances leading to publishing houses in the various halls.”
Awareness about the Corona pandemic was present, Where it spread on the main street leading to the exhibition halls, Panels emphasizing the importance of adhering to preventive measures in anticipation of the outbreak of the Corona virus.
These paintings, which are designed in a distinctive way, It was prominent to all those entering the exhibition, This makes them determined to wear masks and take preventive measures completely.
One of the attendees on the first day of the exhibition is Dr. Ali Mohammed, who expressed his fascination and happiness with the preventive measures imposed at the exhibition.
Mohammed added in a statement to Al-Mada, “The preventive measures at the Iraq Book Fair are distinguished in all respects.”
He pointed out that “the existing fogging devices and masks everywhere is an indication of thinking about it seriously and with high responsibility.”
“Emphasizing this through the media will contribute significantly to the increase in arrivals to the exhibition in the next few days,” he said.
He added that “prevention, wearing a mask and sterilization would contribute to reducing the fear of the spread of the Corona virus if infected people are found.”
Amna Mohammed, one of the attendees, told Al-Mada that “seeing this preventive scene from the Corona pandemic makes you feel very comfortable walking around the exhibition.”
Mohammed added in her speech to (Al-Mada) that “many people are afraid of being infected with the virus, so they seek the importance of working on safety conditions in addition to raising awareness of the importance of applying them.”