First-Dose Coronavirus 2019 Vaccination Coverage among the Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities in France.

Background: Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) experienced severe burden from the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), and vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 is a major issue for their residents.

Objective: The objective of this study was to estimate the vaccination coverage rate among the residents of French LTCFs.

Method: Participants and settings: 53 medical coordinators surveyed 73 LTCFs during the first-dose vaccination campaign using the BNT162b2 vaccine, conducted by health authorities in January and early February 2021.