Coronavirus: Premier League advice for supporters

The Premier League has issued an update to fans travelling to fixtures this weekend following guidance provided by the Government and the NHS to help control the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.

While the risk to the public has risen from low to moderate this week, at present there is no immediate rationale to close or cancel sporting events as they are not seen by the medical authorities as a major contributory factor in the spread of the virus. This advice could change at any moment, so we ask all fans to take care of themselves, their families and friends by following some basic rules.

The NHS is encouraging people to maintain good hygiene to avoid possible infection of spreading of the virus which includes:

• Washing your hands with soap and water often - do this for at least 20 seconds.
• Always wash your hands when you get to work or home.
• Use hand sanitiser gel if soap or water are not available.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze.
• Put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards.
• Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
• Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.

If you have recently travelled to the UK from countries with a higher risk of Coronavirus you should seek medical advice (click here for places). If you have been to one of these places in the last 14 days, find out what to do using the NHS 111 online Coronavirus service.

If you are experiencing symptoms (which include a cough, a high temperature or shortness of breath) or have been to any high-risk areas, the Government advice is to call NHS 111, stay indoors and avoid contact with other people immediately.

Anyone with flu symptoms should avoid the risk of spreading their infection by staying at home and recovering.

Please check the Premier League club you are visiting for further guidance or information they may provide ahead of this weekend's fixtures.

This guidance will be continually assessed and monitored, and further updates will be issued when appropriate.

You can also visit here for the latest NHS updates.

We are relying on everyone to play their part and be transparent about any potential level of risk. It will help you and help keep fans in the stadium on matchday.