TY - JOUR T1 - Caring for refugees and newcomers in the post–COVID-19 era JF - Canadian Family Physician JO - Can Fam Physician SP - 575 LP - 581 DO - 10.46747/cfp.6708575 VL - 67 IS - 8 AU - Neil Arya AU - Vanessa J. Redditt AU - Rachel Talavlikar AU - Tim Holland AU - Mahli Brindamour AU - Vanessa Wright AU - Ammar Saad AU - Carolyn Beukeboom AU - Annalee Coakley AU - Meb Rashid AU - Kevin Pottie Y1 - 2021/08/01 UR - http://www.cfp.ca/content/67/8/575.abstract N2 - Objective To guide clinicians working in a range of primary care clinical settings on how to provide effective care and support for refugees and newcomers during and after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.Sources of information The described approach integrates recommendations from evidence-based clinical guidelines on refugee health and COVID-19, practical lessons learned from Canadian Refugee Health Network clinicians working in a variety of primary care settings, and contributions from persons with lived experience of forced migration.Main message The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified health and social inequities for refugees, asylum seekers, undocumented migrants, transient migrant workers, and other newcomers. Refugees and newcomers face front-line exposure risks, difficulties accessing COVID-19 testing, exacerbation of mental health concerns, and challenges accessing health care, social, and settlement supports. Existing guidelines for clinical care of refugees are useful, but creative case-by-case strategies must be employed to overcome additional barriers in the context of COVID-19 and new care environments, such as the need for virtual interpretation and digital literacy skills. Clinicians can address inequities and advocate for improved services in collaboration with community partners.Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic is amplifying structural inequities. Refugees and newcomers require and deserve effective health care and support during this challenging time. This article outlines practical approaches and advocacy priorities for providing care in the COVID-19 context. ER -