As we recover from the threat of the 2019-2020 Corona Virus outbreak, the stakes for our neighbors' health and well-being are at an all-time high.  As a united force, we must come together and take all the measures humanly possible to ensure that relapse into a more tumultuous period does not occur.  With contamination of surfaces and droplet-based anxiety at its peak, we have adopted a 'new norm,' one that sees the public wearing masks to protect others. That being said, a new wave of protective barriers are being implemented in local and commercial businesses, with the purpose of protecting both worker and customer called Sneeze Guards. As we reopen our doors to the public once more, we need to halt the spread of unwanted diseases and viruses! 

Sneeze Guards or Protective Barriers are made of Acrylic or Glass and are designed to protect food or people from any exposure to respiratory droplets spread in the air, due to coughing, sneezing, or talking. While newly implemented into social-interactions, they have been utilized in the restaurant business for decades. With the rise of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the use of Sneeze Guards in all public places like offices, schools, and supermarkets to reduce the risk of infection, is absolutely critical.  

In February 2020, the World Health Organization, WHO, advised the use of physical barriers to reduce exposure to the COVID-19 virus. These 'Barriers' should be made of materials effective in stooping respiratory droplets, such as glass or plastic windows. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, also provided guidelines which follow and adhere similarly in that they also detail the effectiveness of Sneeze Guards. 

Sneeze Guards are highly customizable and come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes: Freestanding Sneeze Guards, Cubicle Sneeze Guards, and Hanging Sneeze Guards. Freestanding Sneeze Guards are designed to use clear glass panels involved in maintaining the system standing and in place. The world of possible applications is endless; they can be both efficient and practical in conference tables, hostess stands, and many more real-world locations. The need for a flat surface all but limits the viability of the Glass Sneeze Guard. They can be used on desks or made to cover head-to-toe for use in salons and barbershops; Others are designed to partition space form a seated level, like separating tables at a restaurant.

Hanging Sneeze Guards are constructed of a transparent a singular Glass panel suspended from the ceiling at the appropriate height. This kind of sneeze protection can be tailored to suit practically every function. Such sneeze guards make it easier for the end-user to determine when to place the protective barrier. This also makes for a broader field of security.  

On the other hand, there exists Cubicle based Sneeze Guards, these forms of Sneeze Guards are constructed of a transparent Glass sheet with a framework built to be placed on a screen partition. This form of sneeze protection has grown in popularity as many companies are seeking to reopen safely since the outbreak of COVID-19. 

At Delta Glass, we focus our decades of experience on both giving our customers the satisfaction they desire and the perfect finish to their homes. We see the choices of our customers as utmost important on our schedules. We use our experience in the completion of previous projects to pinpoint areas of improvement and make sure that you, as the customer, deem our services exceptional. Contact us to get more information and to acquire Sneeze Guards!