So far, COVID-19 has infected more than 200,000 people and caused nearly 10,000 deaths worldwide. With the number rising daily, governments around the world are scrambling to manage the pandemic. Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), shares his view with CGTN about challenges and dilemmas posed by continuing to guarantee refugees rights and fighting COVD-19 at the same time and of integrating them in the health response of states with weaker health systems. The article reflects the author's opinions, and not necessarily the views of CGTN.