The L.A. Dodger’s Stadium parking lots have been converted into the largest vaccination sit in America. Los Angeles County has administered 790,902 doses of the vaccine, as of January 25, according to its Department of Public Health.
Several dozen to 50 anti vaccination protestors shut down the site for a brief 55 minutes on January 30, 2021. Most protesters were not wearing masks. Hundreds of cars waited in line outside the site for an hour until the demonstrators were moved to the sidewalk.
Online communication among the protestors confirmed that they wanted everyone to avoid wearing Pro Trump hats or merchandise so they could be taken seriously. No arrests were made.
CNN reported that the vaccine program is a joint effort between the mayor’s office and the fire department, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman David Ortiz said Saturday. Vaccine appointments run from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and more appointments will be offered “as soon as we receive another allotment of vaccinations,” he said.
L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis called the protest an “intentional sabotage of an effort to keep our community healthy.” On February 2, 2021, the Los Angeles Police Department Chief, Chief Michel Moore vowed to make arrests if protestors once again attempt to disrupt the site.