Modular, retractable barrier

A partition comprising:

• one or more barrier structures;
• wherein each of the one or more barrier structures comprises a plurality of scroll rods and a mesh barrier;
• wherein the mesh barrier is arranged in a scroll like structure;
• wherein the mesh barrier is rolled around each of the plurality of scroll rods such that when each of the plurality of scroll rods are separated the mesh barrier is deployed in the space between each of the plurality of scroll rods to form the barricade structure;
• wherein when the plurality of scroll rods are brought together the mesh barrier is retracted;
• wherein the partition is configured for use as a barricade;
• wherein each of the one or more barrier structures is an integrated unit that is capable of partitioning a room;
• wherein the partition is a modular structure;
• wherein any first barrier structure selected from the one or more barrier structures can be removably attached to any second barrier structure selected from the one or more barrier structures.