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Premier League considers banning over 70s from attending football matches due to fears over coronavirus

The Premier League is considering banning over 70s at its matches over coronavirus fears - as the outbreak continues to have an impact on the sporting schedule.

Sports authorities and broadcasters will meet on Monday to discuss contingency plans to cope with the killer disease as the number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK hits 164.

Measures expected to be discussed at the meeting include playing fixtures behind closed doors - as has been done in other European leagues like Italy and Morocco - or postponing matches until after the virus has peaked.