The campaign, titled #BreakTheChain, is claimed to carry a message of solidarity, according to the organisation.

The campaign promotes guidelines put in place by the World Health Organization (WHO), particularly #StayAtHome.

Practicing good personal hygiene and social distancing are promoted, as well as respecting the rules of self-quarantine.

“In these unprecedented and challenging times, the AFC extends its wish that all members of the Asian football community remain safe and healthy,” said Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, AFC President.

“Football will have an important role to play in the weeks and months ahead as the world returns to normality, but now our focus is firmly on protecting the well-being of all those who are involved in our great game.

“These changes to our calendar were aimed at ensuring the safety and health of our members, their officials, their players, their staff and, of course, the millions of fans who engage with football in Asia each year.

“Their health is, and always will be, our priority and that is why it is important that the AFC and all our Member and Regional Associations work with Governments and Health Agencies to curtail the threat of this virus and that everyone should take all precautions."

“The AFC strongly urges all its members to follow the advice of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to exercise the highest levels of hygiene and are pleased to note that some members have also declared a “work from home” initiative," Shaikh Salman continued.

“The AFC has built its strong foundations on unity and solidarity – particularly in the face of adversity – during the last six years and this situation is another challenge which we will take on together to protect not only our communities but also the future of our game.

“Of course, the AFC will take a strong lead and will, as always, be on hand to offer advice and assistance to any of our member and regional associations in these uncertain times.”

The first part of the campaign features eight of Asian football’s top players, including 2018 AFC Women’s Player of the Year, Wang Shuang from China.

Suwon Samsung Bluewings players Terry Antonis and Doneil Henry also feature, along with South Korea and Chelsea FC star Ji So-yun.

AFC competitions have been heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in recent months.

This has included the postponement of AFC Champions League, AFC Cup and World Cup qualification matches.

Domestic leagues in the region have largely been halted due to the coronavirus.