Construction will only be allowed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. No construction is permitted in occupied buildings.
The number of workers will be determined by the size of the site, and they’ll have to follow state regulations by staying 6 feet apart and wearing face masks.
“This is just a first step but an important first step as we attempt to restart the economy while doing everything we can to mitigate the spread of this virus,” Kenney said.
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He also announced that the city will join other local communities in opening public golf courses on Friday, with restrictions.
“Golfers will be required to register in advance, arrive at tee time, and not engage in any socializing,” he said.
Five city-owned golf courses and two driving ranges will reopen with strict guidelines, including no more than four players on the putting greens at a time, and no access to clubhouses or restrooms.
Golf carts will be sanitized after each use, and face masks are recommended.
There’s no end date for the new rules, just as there’s still no end date for the stay-at-home order, though there are signs of progress.
In another indication that the city has gotten through the worst of the virus, Health Commissioner Dr. Tom Farley announced Temple University’s Liacouras Center will be scaled back over the next two weeks.
“Probably early next week, if all continues to look good,” said Farley, “we would stop admissions at that point and let the people there continue to stay until they’re ready to go home.”
He also reported 358 new cases — a continuation of the downward trend — but said the stay-at-home measures must remain in effect for progress to continue.
To date, there are 13,803 confirmed cases in the city and 541 total deaths.