US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday, he is discussing travel restrictions between the US and Mexico with his Mexican counterpart to curb the spread of coronavirus.
In a joint briefing, the two of them announced that the US could announce restrictions on travel across the US-Mexico border as soon as Friday.
Pompeo tweeted out: Working closely with Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard “on travel restrictions that balance protecting our citizens from further transmission. Together, we can reduce public health risks and prioritize essential cross-border commerce and trade.”
According to Reuters data, nearly 12,000 confirmed cases of the disease have surfaced in the US with 199 deaths reported.
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