Plexiglass to separate candidates at vice presidential debate

A worker hangs a banner as preparations take place for the vice presidential debate outside Kingsbury Hall at the University of Utah (Patrick Semansky/AP)

Kamala Harris and Mike Pence will be separated by a see-through barrier to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission at Wednesday’s vice presidential debate.

The Democratic campaign requested the plexiglass shield between the candidates, according to a campaign aide.