Arsenal have asked AC Milan for advice on dealing with the coronavirus amid escalating fears that there could be significant outbreak in London.
The Premier League could conceivably be forced to to play fixtures behind closed doors or postpone them until a later date if the situation continues to worsen.
According to The Athletic, Arsenal’s executive team was in contact with AC Milan last week to learn what action they have taken in case the situation escalates in the UK.
The city of Milan is a designated “yellow zone”, meaning sporting events and other public gatherings have been cancelled, school is out, cinemas and museums are closed and religious people can’t go to prayers until after March 8 when the status will be reviewed.
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