Bigots are trying to Mexican-border-scare:

Six Texas congressmen demand answers about coronavirus at the southern border

A group of Texas Republicans have asked Trump administration cabinet members how prepared the United States is in the event a coronavirus outbreak in Latin America leads to a “rush to our border.”

“Given the porous nature of our border, and the continued lack of operational control due to the influence of dangerous cartels, it is foreseeable, indeed predictable, that any outbreak in Central America or Mexico could cause a rush to our border, the letter states. It’s signed by 10 Republicans, including Reps. Chip Roy of San Antonio, Brian Babin of Woodville, Michael Cloud, of Victoria, Louie Gohmert of Tyler, Pete Olsen of Sugarland and Randy Weber of Friendswood.