It's the story that's setting the news agenda and everyone is doing all they can in the bid to keep coronavirus at bay.
The SPFL and SFA's joint committee announced on Tuesday that the traditional pre-match handshake between players has been scrapped with the threat of the virus looming large.
And that message has also been heeded by managers as Livingston and Celtic 's Gary Holt and Neil Lennon debuted an 'elbow bump' to greet each other at the Tony Macaroni Arena.
Both were all smiles as they prepared for the big Premiership clash but weren't taking any chances as the pair shared a laugh as they kept contact to a minimum ahead of the clash in West Lothian.
It comes after the UK government urged everyone to wash their hands regularly with the hope of slowing the spread which has infected three people in Scotland already with numbers set to rise.
But extra precautions, like the one on display before the game, can make a real difference.
Despite the concerns, SPFL chief Neil Doncaster insists there is no current threat to the Scottish football calendar.
He said: “We are in regular dialogue with our counterparts in England and leagues in Europe to share news and best practice on what is clearly a serious and concerning situation.
“At the moment, there have been no indications that match schedules will be affected, but we are monitoring events closely and liaising with the Scottish Government to ensure we are as well prepared as possible."
