Bristol City have detailed prevention measures against the spread of the coronavirus for Saturday's game at Ashton Gate against Fulham.
Last weekend it was revealed that Premier League club Southampton had banned players from stopping for selfies, autographs or shaking hands with fans and City have followed suit in the wake of the outbreak, with more than 100 confirmed cases in the UK.
The club had adopted a "no handshake" policy at Failand but that has now been extended to Ashton Gate on matchdays, as City look to protect the health of its employees and fans.
In a lengthy statement on bcfc.co.uk, City urge supporters attending BS3 to try and engage in "optimum hygiene practices" with information posters to be displayed throughout the stadium.
The disease, or in its official name COVID-19, can cause severe lung issues, has now reached at least 40 countries since it was first detected in China late last year.
"COVID-19 can be spread via droplets from the nose and mouth and can be transmitted on to the hands and passed on via a handshake," a club statement read.
"City players will therefore not be shaking hands, signing autographs or stopping for photographs on arrival or departure from Ashton Gate Stadium.
"While regular attendance by players in the Family Area in the Lansdown Stand is an important element of City’s community engagement on matchdays, this will not take place until further notice.
"Mascots for the games will continue with the players encouraged to walk out on to the pitch with their hands on the mascots’ shoulders rather than holding their hands.
"We trust that supporters will understand the circumstances leading to this decision."
Earlier on Friday, the EFL confirmed they had advised their sides not to take part in the handshake before games from this weekend.
