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COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing among refugee, immigrant, and migrant (RIM) populations : important considerations for health departments

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    National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
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    Updated Oct. 22, 2020

    RIM stands for Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant populations and includes individuals living in the United States who were born in another country. RIM populations include diverse groups originating from all over the world, speaking hundreds of languages, and with different immigration status, occupations, and years of residence in the United States. Important factors to consider when interacting with RIM populations include cultural beliefs, language barriers, unfamiliarity with the United States healthcare system, and levels of knowledge regarding mitigation measures such as wearing a mask, social distancing, handwashing, case investigation and contact tracing.

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    Who are RIM Populations? -- Why are RIM Populations at Increased Risk for COVID-19? -- What Factors Affect Prevention Interventions in RIM Populations? -- How Can Health Departments Conduct Effective Case Investigation and Contact Tracing Among RIM Populations? -- Address Concerns Related to Confidentiality and Stigma -- Overcome Language Barriers -- Engage Affected Communities and Build Key Partnerships -- Educate RIM Populations Regarding Mitigation Measures, Including Testing, Case Investigation, and Contact Tracing -- Support Successful Completion of Isolation (Cases) and Quarantine (Contacts) -- Consider Travel Risks/
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