text: Caring for refugees and newcomers in the post COVID 19 era Evidence review and guidance for FPs and health providers 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 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 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 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 