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The Covid-19 pandemic and curfew measures have significantly affected sex workers in Lomé. This article examines the effects of the health crisis on their activity. It shows that the curfew has worsened their work and increased their economic vulnerability. Within this context, most sex workers, even if they know the consequences, continue to engage in risky behavior, while others deny the existence of the disease. Some have migrated their sex work to online social media, while others have started a process of professional reconversion or continue to see only their regular clients. These strategies depend on the resources of each individual.