The Premier League has removed the usual pre-game handshakes between teams and officials due to fears of the spread of the coronavirus.
The measure will be in place for the foreseeable future, starting from the series of meetings this weekend.
The teams will line up as usual but instead of shaking hands, the home team will walk past the away team.
A Premier League press release reads: “Premier League fair play handshakes will not take place between players and match officials this weekend until further notice on medical advice.
“Conornavirus is spread by droplets from the nose and mouth and can be transmitted to the hands and transmitted by a handshake.
“Clubs and match officials will always execute the rest of the traditional exit protocol before each match. On entering the playing field, the two teams will continue to queue, accompanied by Premier League music, then the home team players will pass their opponent without shaking hands. “
Liverpool are also taking additional steps to stop the spread of the coronavirus, which includes not having pets at Anfield.
In addition, club employees will not travel to high-risk countries, while the attention of staff and supporters is drawn to the increased need for good personal hygiene.
A statement on the official Liverpool website said: “In recent weeks, the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 (novel coronavirus) has increased worldwide.
“We have implemented several new measures in all CFL operations to help prevent the spread of the virus and protect the health of our employees.
“We have taken proactive measures, notably by canceling all staff travel to high-risk countries and by reminding everyone of good hygiene practices through notices in / around all of our sites.
“We have also activated filtering of health questionnaires for all external visitors in all of our training facilities, offices and other community facilities that we use regularly.
“For supporters who plan to attend Anfield, there will be hand sanitizers and / or antibacterial hand washing in all Anfield toilets as well as posters of additional information reinforcing official medical advice for everyone to take the personal responsibility for excellent personal hygiene.
“We are also taking precautionary measures on match day and we will not have pets on the field. Any supporter with symptoms compatible with the virus should ensure that they are familiar with the chief medical officer’s advice on self-isolation.
“We will continue to follow the best advice of the relevant authorities and keep supporters informed of any new developments.”
116 people tested positive for coronavirus in the UK, including 105 in England, two in Wales, six in Scotland and three in Northern Ireland.
On Thursday, a patient with underlying health conditions became the first person in the UK to die after being tested positive for the virus.
The coronavirus affects sport across Europe.
The Italian government has banned supporters from participating in sporting events until April 3, while the Swiss Super League has been postponed to March 23.
Premier League clubs are now preparing for the possibility of playing some of their remaining 2019/20 campaign games without spectators to help tackle the epidemic.
Everton chief financial officer Sasha Ryazantsev supported the potential decision if it means keeping people safe.
Speaking at the FT Business of Football Summit in London, he said: “It would be a forced decision rather than one to which we would proactively commit. But the bigger picture goes far beyond the world of sports.
“Of course, nobody wants to play behind closed doors and I don’t think it’s inevitable at the moment. But we think it’s very likely to happen in the weeks to come.
“If this should happen, it is not a question of money but of taking care of our supporters. I think they would understand that.
“I think it will have a negative financial impact on the club and football, but it will be temporary and not sustainable.”