As you will have hopefully seen on the TTE website, and as a prudent measure in light of the current concerns regarding coronavirus, we are following TTE advice and temporarily suspending handshakes at TTE santioned Events. Please see the TTE artice for further information.
https://tabletennisengland.co.uk/news/archived/coronavirus-statement/
With regards local league matches. We should be respectful of anyone who chooses not to shake hands after a game, whilst hopefully finding some other way of showing sportsmanship.