Premier League players BANNED from holding mascots' hands in bid to battle Coronavirus

Amidst growing coronavirus threat in world, Premier League clubs have decided to ban players from holding Premier League mascots' hands as y make ir way to pitch. Europe has been grasped by fear due to spread of contagious Coronavirus. outbreak has affected major sporting events across globe.

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Coronavirus in UK: Premier League ban handshake gestures

According to media outlet Sportsmail, several Premier League clubs have asked ir players to avoid holding hands of mascots before games. Last week, Liverpool had informed that y would t bring in Premier League mascots for upcoming fixtures until situation was under control.

Coronavirus in UK: Premier League look to focus on mixed zones

Officials of various clubs are also looking at or measures. One such measure includes study of mixed zones at conclusion of every game. Media persons assemble at this place after game to interview players and manrs on match results and are largely based close to dressing room.

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Premier League mascots: Manchester City vs Arsenal postponed

re have been a number of measures taken by English top-flight in view of growing threat of pandemic. Manchester City were to host Arsenal at Etihad in Premier League. However, fixture has w been postponed with a date yet to be anunced. On or hand, re are reports in England that league games will likely be played behind closed doors keeping in view threat to people from outbreak.

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Premier League mascots: LaLiga, Euro 2020 under threat

In Spain, LaLiga has decided to host league games behind closed doors. This has been done in an attempt to avoid mass congregation, which might lead to furr contraction of virus. Meanwhile, Euro 2020 which is set to be hosted across 12 major European cities from June 12 is also under threat. re were reports that some federations had demanded that UEFA postpone tournament until 2021. However, a decision on this is yet to be taken.

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