Hong Kong Book Fair postponed after spike in COVID-19 cases

The Hong Kong Book Fair has been postponed due to a recent spike in the number of coronavirus cases in the city, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council announced on Monday, without giving a new date for the event. 

The fair was scheduled to be held from July 15 to 21.

Three other fairs and expos have also been postponed, the council said.

As of 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, Hong Kong registered 1,469 coronavirus cases and seven deaths. Among the 38 new cases on Sunday, 30 were local infections.