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Globally, the disease burden is increasing, and the mortality has reached over 2 041 426 compared with 323 000 in May 2020. In West Africa, the pandemic has shown a slow but steady rise in many countries. Existing protocols and their utilization are best assessed after the occurrence of the index case. <jats:italic>General aim<\/jats:italic>. The study assessed the health worker\u2019s response to COVID\u201019 protocols at three designated areas of the in\u2010hospital management care triaging, holding area, and treatment centers. <jats:italic>Method<\/jats:italic>. A qualitative design was used to assess the response of healthcare workers with regards to early case detection, infection prevention, risk communication to clients and compliance to protocols. The study conducted observational visits and purposively selected healthcare workers comprising of clinicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and laboratory technicians who perform routine duties at the triaging, holding, and treatment centers. A total of 41 observations were made over two weeks. <jats:italic>Results<\/jats:italic>. Participants comprised 23 males and 18 females. At all observed units, the case definition was being used to screen attendants presenting, and appropriate categorization of patients was ensured. The use of temperature in screening for COVID\u201019 at the units was generally adhered to. Only 50% of participants used the prescribed PPEs. The physical distancing between healthcare workers and client and between clients and caregivers were not enforced; however, hand hygiene was practiced. Disinfection of working surfaces and equipment with 0.5% chlorine or 70% alcohol\u2010based rubs were used most of the time. It was observed however that no psychological counselling was given to suspected cases or their relatives. <jats:italic>Conclusion<\/jats:italic>. Healthcare workers showed discordant response to different parts of the protocols for COVID\u201019 especially appropriate distancing. There was an enhanced awareness among healthcare workers and improvement in infection prevention protocols. The study also observed that as the risk of infection increased from triaging to holding area and to treatment centers, the response of healthcare workers to COVID\u201019 protocols also improved. Risk communication is an essential part of the COVID\u201019 management strategy. 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