Protective barriers are polycarbonate partitions, used at shop counters, offices, hospitals, schools, and other public places as a means to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by avoiding the large droplets from an infected person to other people.

Related terms include: Sneeze Guards, Sneeze Shields, Counter Shield, Desk Divider Sneeze Guard, Desk and Counter Top Barriers, Desktop Shields, Hanging Barrier, Plexiglass Shields, Safety Barriers, Cough Screen...