Abstract: The invention is of an improved telephone handset shroud used to isolate a user from direct contact with telephone handsets in the prevention of infection. The handset shroud includes a card pouch, primarily for encasing pre-paid calling cards, and a notepad for taking notes during or in preparation for placing telephone calls. The preferred embodiment of Applicant's invention is fabricated of a crackle-proof fabric, and one modified embodiment includes a scent agent a portion of which is released each time a notepad sheet is removed by the user.