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1.44pm GMT
The Trump administration is expected to announce travel restrictions at the US-Mexico border today, as officials from both countries work to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Secretary of state Mike Pompeo said yesterday he was working with his Mexican counterpart on limiting cross-border traffic:
#Mexico Foreign Secretary @m_ebrard and I have been working closely on travel restrictions that balance protecting our citizens from further transmission of #COVID19. Together, we can reduce public health risks and prioritize essential cross-border commerce and trade.
1.25pm GMT
Dr Anthony Fauci said Americans should prepare for having to stay home for several weeks in order to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
How long will Americans be staying at home and avoiding other people? @savannahguthrie asks Dr. Anthony Fauci
“It’s at least going to be several weeks.” -Fauci pic.twitter.com/WYbXsPK9Pe