Disclosed herein are systems and methods for minimizing the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and/or other infectious diseases between individuals in close proximity to one another. The systems described herein may comprise a substantially transparent shield component, a chamber component, and a suctioning component. The systems and associated methods of the present disclosure are intended to remove any SARS-CoV-2 virus and/or other infectious agents that may be travelling within aerosols.
