By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
Illegal immigration along the southern border has declined during the coronavirus outbreak.
About 4,200 migrants were identified trying to illegally entered the U.S. last week, a nearly 60% decrease over the previous week, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
The U.S. Border Patrol recently instituted a practice of quickly deporting undocumented immigrants to protect agents from the coronavirus.
CBP on Monday disclosed that 160 of its employees have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Construction on the border wall has continued despite coronavirus fears, raising concern from residents in border cities.
