Travel Restricted at the U.S.-Mexico Border, Joint Initiative to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic

As the worldwide situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues we would like to update our partners and clients in Mexico. Co-Production International is monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as things change on the ground in Mexico.

Status of Coronavirus in Mexico as of March 19th, 2020:

• Mexico has 164 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of March 19th at 7pm.

Travel Restricted at the U.S.-Mexico – Trade and Commerce NOT Affected

The U.S. President announced during a press conference today that travel will be restricted between the U.S.-Mexico border to essential travel only. The order goes into effect at midnight on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Essential travel includes business, healthcare, and work-related needs, and for legal U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents. Trade and commerce aren’t to be affected. This is similar to the new restrictions between the U.S. and Canada announced on Wednesday.

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said, "We want to make sure cargo continues, trade continues, healthcare workers continue to be able to traverse that border. But tourism, some recreational activities and other things need to stop during this crisis." Wolf added, "Let me be clear that neither of these agreements with Canada or Mexico applies to lawful trade or commerce. Essential commerce activities will not be impacted. We will continue to maintain a strong and secure economic supply chain across our borders.”

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said U.S. citizens "should arrange immediate return" unless they intend to remain abroad for a time. "If you choose to travel, it may well be fairly disruptive," he said.

We don’t have details yet on how this will be enforced or how you are to prove your travel is essential. CPI will make an announcement as soon as it becomes available.

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CPI Recommendations for Businesses in Mexico

CPI has issued guidance for businesses and manufacturers in Mexico, including changes to facility policy, sick employees, hygiene practices, and more.
Click here for CPI’s recommendations

Helpful Links for Monitoring Coronavirus and Related Measures

We’ve posted a list of helpful links from the Ministry of Health in Mexico, the CDC in the United States and the WHO. This includes guidance, infection rates and more.
Read more

We are closely monitoring information available from scientific sources and the recommendations by national, state and local agencies to stay up to date with the changing landscape. We will keep everyone informed as things change.

Stay safe and wash your hands.

CPI Team