Lost in Transition

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been the greatest disruption to the movement of people since World War II Many who had plans—and permission—to move permanently from one country to another have seen their transition put on hold Worldwide, the flows of tourists, business and professional travelers, and students are all affected But those most vulnerable to the virus and virus-related policies are low-paid migrant workers who have lost their jobs, and refugees or displaced people Their lives were precarious even before the pandemic spread