Exclusive: U.S. government officials worry about return of dual citizens if Mexico's pandemic worsens

FILE PHOTO: A lone pedestrian walks across the pedestrian bridge at the U.S.-Mexico border during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in San Diego, California, U.S., April 21, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake - RC289G9G101X/File Photo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. government officials are concerned that dual U.S.-Mexico citizens may flee to the United States if the coronavirus outbreak in Mexico gets worse, putting more stress on U.S. hospitals, especially near the border, three officials familiar with the matter said.

The worries, which have not been previously reported, come as hospitals in the San Diego area in southern California have pressed the Trump administration to do more to limit the threat of the virus crossing into the United States.