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In a Georgia city that is home to many refugees, the vaccination rate is higher than in the state, county, and surrounding communities of similar socioeconomic status.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the determination at an event at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
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The ruling is the first in a series of cases brought against the Suu Kyi since the army seized power on Feb. 1, blocking her National League for Democracy party from starting a second term in office.
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At least 82 people were killed in the city of Bago on Friday during a military crackdown against opposition.
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The remarks by Myanmar special envoy Christine Schraner Burgener during a closed-door session of the U.N. Security Council come as new fighting rages between the army and ethnic insurgents.
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Myanmar's military junta has increased its use of violence against peaceful protesters. At least 18 were killed Sunday, the deadliest day yet since the military took power earlier this month.
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Thousands gathered to mourn the first protester killed by the Myanmar military since a junta seized power earlier this month. The military has warned of more violence if protests continue.
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The new charges against Aung San Suu Kyi could allow the military leaders who toppled her government on Feb. 1 to detain her indefinitely.
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A week after Myanmar's military seized power, it imposed restrictions in major cities to quell growing protests, as the coup's leader promised a new election in his first televised address.
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Calling for the release of detained de factor leader Aung San Suu Kyi and chanting anti-military slogans, protesters amassed across the country Sunday demanding an end to the military takeover.
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Myanmar's economy is already suffering due to COVID-19. Analysts say an imposition of broad economic sanctions in response to the coup could harm the country and result in greater Chinese influence.
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He says he will work with allies and partners to sanction Myanmar, end the war in Yemen, admit more refugees, and protect the rights of LGBTQ people around the world.