COVID-19 pandemic alters life in New York City (88 images)

New York City swiftly became the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, with cases perhaps starting to peak around April 15, 2020. The city, which was virtually shut down except for essential businesses, started a gradual reopening in June. Here's a collection of scenes from UPI photographer John Angelillo.

Artist Akheneten Komohetep III sells his art on the street outside the museum. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Sightseers begin to arrive on the Edge Outdoor Sky Deck observation platform at Hudson Yards in New York City on September 2. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere and reopened on September 2 to guests since being closed in May. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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Visitors wear masks as they walk on the grounds of Hudson Yards in New York City on August 29. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

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