Secretary of State confirms restricted travel order to Canada and Mexico

(CNN) https://livestream.com/accounts/25723746/events/8522569/videos/203212173 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed reports that the US has worked with Mexico to "restrict non-essential travels across our shared border," he said today during the Coronavirus Task Force White House briefing.

Pompeo also discussed the restriction of travel to Canada as well.

"President Trump announced on Wednesday, the United States and Canada jointly agreed to restrict non essential traffic across ourborders, it goes into effect at midnight and excluding crossing the border unless for work or other essential reasons. The United States and Mexico have agreed to restrict non-essential travels across our shared border. Both our countries know the importance of working together to limit the spread of the virus," Pompeo said.

Following Pence's remarks, Chad Wolf, acting Homeland Security secretary, said neither agreement with Canada or Mexico applies to lawful trade or commerce.

"We'll continue to maintain a strong supply chain across our border," Wolf said.

The agreement between Mexico and Canada will go affect March 21.