Epidemics are part of human beings’ history. From Antiquity to the present day, through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the 19th century, diseases such as plague, syphilis, leprosy, cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Ebola have decimated and continue to mourn countries. The latest is Covid-19. This pandemic, which spares no country, has become a major concern. As a result, it is at the centre of many debates between different actors (political and administrative authorities, national and international organizations, researchers). This study aims at analysing the opinions and behaviours of the population of Yamoussoukro, the political capital of Côte d'Ivoire, regarding Covid-19’s precautions (preventive measures). This qualitative work required techniques (observation, semi-structured interview) and tools (observation grid, interview guide) to collect information. The survey involved 30 people (men and women), some of whom are reluctant to take preventive measures. In order to deepen data analysis, the dialectical approach (N. Ramognino, 1982, p.1) was used. The research analysed (for or against) respondents’ opinions on Covid-19 and their causes (cultural factors, level of education). Then, it explained respondents’ behaviour towards the pandemic (systematic non-compliance with preventive measures). Finally, the research explained the risks of exposure and spread of disease due to reluctance to take preventive measures. This uncomfortable situation opens up to a critical reflection on global health crisis management in our country, particularly in Yamoussoukro.