The Trump administration on Friday announced sweeping new travel restrictions between U.S. and Mexico in the latest step to curb the spread of the coronavirus — it halted non-essential travel and moved to turn back any illegal immigrants trying to enter the country. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, LAWMAKERS HUDDLE TO NEGOTIATE MASSIVE $1T STIMULUS, AMID CORONAVIRUS CRISISOfficials emphasized that the restrictions would not affect lawful trade and commerce, as the administration seeks to keep the economic supply chain going amid the ongoing crisis. The restrictions come amid fears that a wave of migration could bring disease and overwhelm the American health care system. This week, Trump announced that the U.S. and Canada had agreed to stop all non-essential travel across the border -- that also goes into effect at midnight. As of Friday morning, the U.S. had 14,250 confirmed cases of coronavirus in all 50 states, including Washington, D.C.

Source: Fox News March 20, 2020 16:10 UTC