Abstract: A covering section for use in shielding handheld electronic devices from a surrounding environment, includes a pliable layer and a peel-away liner layer. The pliable layer has first and second oppositely facing sides, each including a surface. The surface at the first side is an at least predominantly tacky surface having a water-based adhesive, and the surface at the second side is a non-tacky surface. The peel-away liner layer is removably overlaid against the at least predominantly tacky surface of the pliable layer. The pliable layer is formed of a transparent material, has a thickness measuring between about 2 mils and about 12 mils, and includes an antimicrobial agent.