In Côte d’Ivoire preventive measures have been taken, and schools have been closed countrywide affecting about 6.5 million school children (preschools, primary and secondary schools). The government is raising awareness about the COVID-19 pandemic, risks, symptoms, treatments. Unicef supported SMS messages about hygiene protocols that were sent to 24 million users. Also a COVID-19 information center was activated with more than 1.3 million consultations.