Newcastle United has banned handshakes at a training base because of fear of coronavirus spreading in Europe.

According to The Guardian, the club decided to temporarily exclude shaking hands before workouts from everyday rituals..

Traditionally, football players shake hands with each other, as well as with each coach, before classes. Doctors of the club recommended abandoning this tradition to avoid the spread of the disease. In England recorded 17 cases of infection with coronavirus.

After 27 rounds, the Newcastle submarine takes 14th place in the standings.

Earlier in Spain, Valencia canceled all press conferences due to an outbreak of coronavirus.

Recall, February 23, there was an outbreak of coronavirus in Italy. 17 deaths officially reported. Due to the spread of the disease, the Juventus Serie A match - Inter and 5 more matches will be held without spectators. Also, behind the closed bleachers there was a duel 1/16 finals of the Europa League “Inter” - “Ludogorets”. The Bulgarian delegation arrived in Milan in protective masks and took an epidemiologist.