The SFA and SPFL have announced a joint approach to deal with the spread if the coronavirus which has swept across Europe.
The outbreak of COVID-19 has seen matches cancelled in Italy's Serie A, where over 1,000 cases have been identified.
Sunday night's big match between Juventus and Inter was to be played behind closed doors but has now been rescheduled, with a crisis meeting on Wednesday to decide how to deal with the virus and its implications.
The first case of coronavirus was confirmed in Scotland on Sunday night, and the football authorities have announced a response group has been formed to deal with any issues that arise.
It will have jurisdiction to consider implications for all professional domestic fixtures, domestic cup competitions, and men’s and women’s national team matches across all age groups.
That could well mean postponements or games being played behind closed doors, as has been seen in Italy.
Ian Maxwell, Scottish FA chief-executive said: “The safety of everyone involved in attending or participating in a major football event is our foremost consideration and given the developing situation locally and internationally, it is incumbent on the football authorities to speak with one voice in providing guidance and reassurance to stakeholders.
"This applies to matches hosted here in Scotland but also for teams participating in competitions outwith the country.
“Our medical consultant is in regular dialogue with experts and colleagues across the UK and beyond and we will be guided by the U.K. Chief Medical Officer as well as Dr Catherine Calderwood, the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland.
“While it is important to stress that the current government advice states the risk to individuals is moderate, nonetheless we are starting to see the impact the spread of the virus is having, with the postponement of sporting events across Europe.
“The response group will co-ordinate activity daily to ensure Scottish football takes the necessary measures to safeguard the wellbeing of everyone involved in the national game amid the outbreak.”
SPFL chief Neil Doncaster insisted "there have been no indications that match schedules will be affected" as things stand, but made clear "we are monitoring events".
