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Premier League Removes Fair-Play Handshakes Due to Coronavirus Fears

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Due to fears over the spread of coronavirus, the Premier League has done away with fair-play handshakes until further notice.

The new rule will start this weekend and applies to players and match officials.

"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," the league said. "Coronavirus is spread via droplets from the nose and mouth and can be transmitted on to 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.