The outbreak of Coronavirus also popularly known as COVID-19 ushered in a new era of uncertainties to all institutions. Firstly, the pandemic has been around for nearly two years now. To describe this environment and era of uncertainty as the ‘New Normal’ might be a diplomatic way of encouraging people to brace up for prolonged endurance. From a moral point of view it might seem to be a mockery. The pandemic started late 2019, becoming more pronounced in Africa in early 2020. Heritage institutions in Sub-Saharan African countries faced several challenges in addressing the COVID-19 outbreak. The pandemic has further complicated the tasks of preserving and giving physical access to heritage, and has put further strain on resources available to these institutions.