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Tom Coleman

Swansea City announce coronavirus measures for fans at Liberty Stadium for West Brom clash

Swansea City have confirmed that there will be extra measures in place at the Liberty Stadium this weekend to help safeguard fans against coronavirus.

Supporters heading to Saturday's game against West Brom will have access to hand sanitisers on concourses throughout the Liberty Stadium, while there will also be an "enhanced cleaning regime" to help further reduce any risk.

At the time of writing, two cases of the virus have been confirmed in Wales, with one of cases in Swansea.

The first death from the virus in the UK was confirmed on Thursday, with the number of worldwide cases now topping 100,000.

Speaking ahead of his side's clash with Championship leaders West Brom on Saturday, Swans boss Steve Cooper admitted that his players and staff would be taking extra care in how they interact with fans, while the EFL have since confirmed that pre-match handshakes will not take place until further notice.

There has not yet been any official guidance sent out to clubs, but in a in a statement, Swansea said: "Swansea City takes the health, safety and welfare of our supporters, employees and wider stakeholders as a top priority.

"Consequently, with the current, developing coronavirus situation, we will be providing additional measures for this weekend’s fixture against West Brom at the Liberty Stadium.

"The club is following the advice of the World Health Organisation, NHS, EFL and other relevant health bodies for the fixture and has operational procedures in place that reduce the risk of the spread of coronavirus.

"The additional measures supporters will be provided with, which will enhance the existing high standards, will include communal hand sanitiser stations covering concourses and hospitality areas and an enhanced cleaning regime. These measures will be supported by appropriate signage. All of these measure form part of the club’s wider response to the coronavirus situation.

"Normal hand washing facilities will be in place in the washrooms and supporters can also bring their own hand sanitisers if required. Supporters are asked to inform staff and stewards if they are carrying bottles of hand sanitiser on entry to the stadium.

"We would like to thank you for your cooperation and understanding."

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