The Premier League has confirmed the traditional fair-play handshake will not take place before matches 'until further notice' due to coronavirus fears.
The virus can be spread from shaking hands and several clubs have already banned the gesture at their training ground.
"The Premier League fair-play handshake will not take place between players and match officials from this weekend until further notice based on medical advice," an official statement read.
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"Coronavirus is spready via droplets from the nose and mouth and can be transmitted onto the hands and passed on via a handshake.
"Clubs and match officials will still perform the rest of the traditional walk-out protocol ahead of each fixture.
"On entering the field of play, the two teams will continue to line up, accompanied by the Premier League music, then players from the home team will walk past their opposition without shaking their hands."
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