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

## TL;DR

This study examines the rate of positive predeparture COVID-19 tests and vaccination coverage among refugees arriving in the US from 2020 to 2022.

## Contribution

The study provides new data on refugee vaccination rates and predeparture testing outcomes during the pandemic.

## Key findings

- 2.6% of US-bound refugees tested positive for COVID-19 before departure.
- Vaccination coverage among adult refugees increased from 0% to 71% over the study period.
- Most tests (87%) were reverse transcription PCR.

## Abstract

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.