<p>Timely case detection rate and median delays were 42.3% and 5 days, respectively. About 65%(1531/2356) of cases were confirmed promptly with median delay (4 days). Also, 56%(1319/2356) of cases were isolated timely. Factors associated with contracting COVID-19 were; Facemask usage during exposure with index case [AOR=0.41 (95%CI; 0.18, 0.92)], and perceived benefits of preventive measures [AOR=0.32 (95%CI; 0.11, 0.97)].</p>