In response to the COVID-19 emergency and with a goal of reducing infection, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection implemented the limitation for most border travel down to only essential travel.

Customs and Border Protection focused on ports of entry on the southwest border and focused on non-essential travelers. In this regard, the primary task of CBP will be to facilitate legal trade and essential travel.

Ports of Entry: Douglas, Nogales and San Luis, Brownsville, Laredo, Hidalgo, Progreso, Eagle Pass, Del Rio, San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, Calexico West, El Paso, Ysleta; every day during peak hours there will be fewer lanes (cars and pedestrians) at these ports.

Secondary inspections will be implemented for non-essential travelers and if necessary, preventive material will be provided in accordance with the "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travelers' Health Notice, to ensure a better understanding of the restrictions.

Americans and legal permanent residents will not be denied entry, but it is strongly emphasized that they travel for essential purposes only.