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New York City construction sites are returning to life, after about 85 percent of the city’s projects were shut down because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The changes were enacted only after construction workers spoke out in mid-March over workplace conditions, including a lack of protective gear and a reluctance to enforce health measures like social distancing.

The New York Times reports that about 5,200 construction projects were operating again as of April 28. These included the Spiral office tower at Hudson Yards,  One Vanderbilt near Grand Central Terminal and home renovations in Far Rockaway,

 City Halts Non-Essential Construction

Please see here for guidance on how DOB is implementing the ban on non-essential construction during the COVID-19 outbreak:

• Guidance Document on Enforcement of Essential vs. Nonessential Construction
• FAQs: Essential and Non-Essential Construction In New York City During the Covid-19 New York State Emergency
• Essential vs. Non-Essential Construction Guidance Service Notice (Updated)
• Buildings Bulletin
• Essential Active Construction Sites Map
• Sign up for Buildings News to get the latest DOB updates

President Akufo-Addo has hinted that his government will begin the construction of 88 hospitals in the country.