Manchester United will play the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie against LASK behind closed doors.
Mainland Europe is working to arrest the spread of coronavirus with sporting events across the world affected.
United are scheduled to take on LASK on Thursday evening at the Linzer Stadion and Austrian outlet Kronen Zeitung claim that game will be played behind closed doors.
Austrian Health Minister Rudolf Anschober announced at a press conference on Tuesday new country-wide measures against coronavirus, saying: “All outdoor events with over 500 people, 100 indoor, will be cancelled until mid-April.”
LASK have since confirmed the game will go ahead as planned without supporters in the ground.
Austrian media say a maximum of 500 spectators are expected to be granted access to the ground.
A statement from UEFA said: “We are closely monitoring the situation and are in contact with the WHO and national authorities.
“UEFA is also monitoring decisions by local authorities and we are in contact with all clubs.”
United were expected to bring a small travelling contingent of fans with them to Austria, but those supporters will have to remain behind, with LASK expected to release further information on the fixture.
United are just the latest side to be affected by the coronavirus crisis, with Serie A games postponed and cancelled across Italy.
In the Champions League, Wednesday’s tie between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund in France will be played behind closed doors.
Barcelona’s last-16 tie against Napoli next Wednesday has also suffered the same fate.
A host of Europa League and Champions League games have to be played behind doors and UEFA are now “seriously considering” suspending the tournament.
La Liga announced on Tuesday that all games would be played without fans present for at least two weeks.
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