Protesters Force LAFD to Temporarily Shut Dodger Stadium Vax Site

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Los Angeles Fire Department today shut down the gates of the Dodger Stadium COVID-19 vaccination site for almost an hour after protesters tried to get inside.

The gates were shut from 1:50 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. to keep protesters out, according to LAFD Firefighter David Ortiz.

The Los Angeles Police Department estimated there were 50 protesters and reported no arrests.

Video from the scene showed one protester with a sign urging the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom. A photo showed one sign that said, “Save your soul. Turn back now.''

When the gates closed, everyone inside received their vaccines, while those locked out got their shots after the protesters left.

Chief Michel Moore tweeted, “Working with our public safety partners to ensure everyone with an appointment gets their vaccine today.''

Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis condemned “the actions of the mask-less anti-vaccine protesters.''

“What they did today amounts to intentional sabotage of an effort to keep our community healthy and get ahead of alarming variants making their way into Los Angeles County,'' Solis tweeted.

On its Facebook page, a group called Shop Mask Free Los Angeles promoted the demonstration as “All Things COVID Protest and March from 12-3 p.m.''

Photo: Getty Images


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