José A. Alvarado Jr.

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www.josealvaradophoto.com

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Location: New York City, New York

Nationality: Puerto Rican American

Biography: José A. Alvarado Jr. is a Puerto Rican photographer dedicated to documenting class inequality, civic engagement, and contemporary issues in Puerto Rico and New York City. He works primarily in long-form storytelling, using visual imagery... MORE

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for The Wall Street Journal: New York City Considers Testing Sewage for Coronavirus

josé a. alvarado jr.

Jul 2, 2020

Location: Newtown Creek Water

New York City considers testing sewage for coronavirus, as analysis of wastewater could serve as an early detection system and get ahead of outbreaks. Photographed for The Wall Street Journal with words by Melanie Grayce West.

New York City Considers Testing Sewage for Coronavirus
New York City wastewater tells a story about the health of the city, and officials are hoping to use it as a new way to monitor the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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José A. Alvarado Jr.

New York City considers testing sewage for coronavirus, as analysis of wastewater could serve as an early detection system and get ahead of outbreaks. Photographed for The Wall Street Journal with words by Melanie Grayce West.

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