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Liverpool put child mascots on hold over coronavirus fears

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Child mascots were part of a Hillsborough commemoration, but Liverpool said that, because of the coronavirus, was no longer going to have youngsters escort the team on to the field. [Courtesy]

Liverpool said on Thursday that they will not use child mascots as the Premier League leaders react to the threat of the coronavirus.

Liverpool announced a series of measures aimed at dealing with the global health threat.

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