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A border wall divides Nogales, Arizona from the Mexican state of Sonora.
Mexican protesters have shut an US southern border crossing amidst worries that untried American tourists will spread out coronavirus.
Homeowners in Sonora, south of the United States state of Arizona, have actually promised to obstruct traffic into Mexico for a 2nd day after closing a checkpoint for hours on Wednesday.
They wore face masks and held signs informing Americans to “remain at home”.
Mexico has less than 500 validated Covid-19 cases and the United States over 65,000
The border is supposed to be closed to all other than “important” service, but protesters stated there has been little enforcement and no screening by authorities.
The blockade was led by members of a Sonora-based group, Health and Life, who called for medical testing to be done on anyone who crosses from the US into Mexico.
Jose Luis Hernandez, a group member, informed the Arizona Republic: “There are no health screenings by the federal government to handle this pandemic. That’s why we’re here in Nogales. We have actually taken thi