Liverpool have taken further steps in combating the spread of coronavirus by confirming a series of closures.
The club will temporarily close its Bootroom restaurant, official retail stores in the UK and Ireland – including the shop in Liverpool One – as well as the Anfield tour and museum from March 18 until April 4.
Any extension to that period would then be dependent on medical guidance from the government as they attempt to slow down the spread of the virus.
The move has been taken to prioritise the health and safety of the club’s supporters and staff, with the vast majority of the staff at Anfield, Melwood and Kirkby working from home and first-team and Academy players training away from the club.
A statement from Liverpool added: “The club understands some supporters may be disappointed; however, given the government’s latest advice on social distancing, we feel it is our duty to take decisive action to protect our supporters and staff.
"store.liverpoolfc.com will remain open and for club stores outside of the UK and Ireland, supporters are urged to check local information. Bookings already purchased for the museum and tours for this period of temporary closure will remain valid for rescheduled dates.
“All non-matchday events will also be put on hold during this period – those with events booked at Anfield will be contacted directly.
“The club is committed to continuing to help its community and those in most need. We have previously appealed to fans to drop food donations at Anfield and our stores and stadium however given these locations will be closed until April 4, we are encouraging anyone who would wish to donate to do so via text donation.”
Supporters wanting to donate can text FOODBANKFC to 70460. Donations will cost £5, plus the standard network message rate.
Alternatively, fans can donate any whole amount up to £20 by texting FOODBANKFC, plus the value. For example, FOODBANKFC10 means a donation of £10.
Those who live outside the UK can donate via www.paypal.me/standrewsnetwork or go to the St Andrew’s Community Network website at www.standrewslive.org.uk/donate.
