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Premier League SCRAP fair play handshakes between players before matches due to coronavirus fears

The Premier League have taken extra measures as the risk of coronavirus spread mounts, and have revealed they have ordered handshakes between players not to occur during this weekend's fixtures and for the foreseeable future.

A statement released by the football's governing body confirmed that players will no longer be shaking hands, until further notice.

'The Premier League fair-play handshake will not take place between players and match officials from this weekend until further noticed based on medical advice.

Players will no longer take part in the fair-play handshakes prior to Premier League matches

'Coronavirus is spread via droplets from the nose and mouth and can be transmitted onto the hands and passed on via a handshake.