Biography:
Johanna Alarcón (1992) is a freelance photojournalist and visual storyteller based in Ecuador. Johanna´s work is focused on social justice, human rights, and gender related issues. She is a National Geographic Explorer and member of...
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A worker during his day preparing the Temporal COVID 19 Attention Center on Thursday, Abril 30, 2020 in Quito - Ecuador. Johis Alarcón for The New York Times
Army and police confiscate a man who violates the curfew in the peripheral neighborhoods of the city on Friday, May 8, 2020 in Quito - Ecuador. Johis Alarcón for The New York Times
A volunteer organizes the donation baskets for the most affected families on Thursday, Abril 30, 2020 in Quito - Ecuador. Johis Alarcón for The New York Times.
Martha Jaque and her mom María Luisa are celebrating Sunday Palm stay at home. The Vatican indicated to its followers to celebrate Holy Week from home during the healthcare exercise by COVID 19. Photographer: Johis Alarcon/Bloomberg
The churches of Quito remain closed during Palm Sunday. The Vatican indicated to its followers to celebrate Holy Week from home during the healthcare exercise by COVID 19. Photographer: Johis Alarcon/Bloomberg
People keep social distance outside a private clinic in "Plaza del Teatro". Thursday, May 7, 2020 in Quito - Ecuador. Johis Alarcón for The New York Times
Supermarket guards control the temperature to allow their customers to enter. Thursday, May 7, 2020 in Quito - Ecuador. Johis Alarcón for The New York Times
A woman waits to enter the supermarket. New protocols include wearing a mask, gloves, and disinfection. Thursday, May 7, 2020 in Quito - Ecuador. Johis Alarcón for The New York Times
Neighbors look out the window as the military forces carry out control operations during the curfew on Friday, May 8, 2020 in Quito - Ecuador. Johis Alarcón for The New York Times
Sandra Flores and her daughter wait outside their home to receive the food donations during this quarantine. Friday, May 8, 2020 in Quito - Ecuador. Johis Alarcón for The New York Times
Military carry out control operations during curfew with progressive use of force on Friday, May 8, 2020 in Quito - Ecuador. Johis Alarcón for The New York Times
A home delivery worker waits for your next order on the streets near restaurants on Thursday, May 7, 2020 in Quito - Ecuador. Johis Alarcón for The New York Times