SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- A growing body of research suggests it’s time to rethink those anti-COVID plastic barriers used as fortifications in retail stores, restaurants and countless other indoor settings.

Clear plastic barriers have become a staple in many public settings amid the pandemic, but scientists say they often do little to prevent COVID-19’s spread, and at times, may actually make things ...

Plastic shields propped up in classrooms to reduce COVID-19 spread likely don’t offer much benefit, interrupting airflow and increasing risk of exposure, according to a news report and emerging ...

As reopening schools and offices weigh their options for protecting students and workers from COVID-19, there's one method in particular they might consider kicking to the curb — plastic barriers, ...

The clear plastic barriers installed at checkout counters, offices and restaurants, as one of the lines of defense to stop the spread of COVID-19, are coming down at many businesses and schools. The ...

Chances are you’ve seen Plexiglas-style barriers go up inside office buildings, grocery stores and restaurants throughout your neighborhood. But are they really keeping us safe from COVID-19?

And while physical barriers are effective at blocking big droplets released from a person’s nose or mouth when they cough or sneeze, they’re essentially useless at blocking the spread of aerosols ...

It seems like workplaces and stores have all become one giant salad bar with plastic barriers erected to supposedly protect us from COVID-19. But research suggest in a lot of situations they are not ...

With air travel slowly ticking up from a coronavirus drop-off, the Transportation Security Administration is installing plastic booths and other barriers at security checkpoints to protect travelers ...