COVID-19 Predeparture Test Results and Vaccination Coverage among US-Bound Refugees, 2020–2022

We describe predeparture COVID-19 test positivity and vaccination coverage for US-bound refugees. During November 24, 2020-June 11, 2022, a total of 23,972 refugees received 28,465 tests (87% reverse transcription PCR); 2.6% of refugees tested positive. During November 24, 2020-December 31, 2022, vaccination coverage rose from 0% to 71% among 24,831 adult refugees.

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Emerging infectious diseases
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2025-07-24
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https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3108.250088
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SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
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We describe predeparture COVID-19 test positivity and vaccination coverage for US-bound refugees. During November 24, 2020-June 11, 2022, a total of 23,972 refugees received 28,465 tests (87% reverse transcription PCR); 2.6% of refugees tested positive. During November 24, 2020-December 31, 2022, vaccination coverage rose from 0% to 71% among 24,831 adult refugees.

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