Posted on Sep 25, 2021
Police protect mobile vaccine units after anti-vaxxers harass staff and public
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Police officers have been stationed at vaccination buses across North London after anti-vaxxers moved to prevent people from receiving the vaccine and also harassed staff.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the move this week after individuals became “increasingly volatile” to NHS staff administering the vaccine in the mobile vaccine centres.
In a tweet, Willesden MPS wrote: “Due to individuals becoming increasingly volatile to NHS staff and trying to prevent members of the public taking the vaccine we are now conducting static patrols beside NHS vaccine buses.”
A spokesperson from the Metropolitan Police said no staff were physically harmed during the disturbances.
“According to NHS staff on scene small groups of anti vaxxers had been attending the location and verbally discouraging/harassing those waiting to have the vaccine,” the spokesperson said.
“We are currently conducting static patrols around the NHS buses to prevent further disturbance from occurring,” they added.
The vaccination buses were first launched in Brent, north west London in April this year to tackle vaccine hesitation in the borough.
The buses are stationed in local areas where vaccine take-up is low offering residents an opportunity to be immunised against coronavirus and also discuss personal concerns around the vaccine.
Councillor Neil Nerva, Brent’s Cabinet Member for Public Health, Culture and Leisure said: “We are grateful for the support of the local police. It is important that everyone has the right to make the choice to protect themselves and those around them by getting the vaccine without being prevented from doing so, and that NHS and council key workers are not subject to abuse or intimidation.
“We thank the police and the community for their support.”
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the move this week after individuals became “increasingly volatile” to NHS staff administering the vaccine in the mobile vaccine centres.
In a tweet, Willesden MPS wrote: “Due to individuals becoming increasingly volatile to NHS staff and trying to prevent members of the public taking the vaccine we are now conducting static patrols beside NHS vaccine buses.”
A spokesperson from the Metropolitan Police said no staff were physically harmed during the disturbances.
“According to NHS staff on scene small groups of anti vaxxers had been attending the location and verbally discouraging/harassing those waiting to have the vaccine,” the spokesperson said.
“We are currently conducting static patrols around the NHS buses to prevent further disturbance from occurring,” they added.
The vaccination buses were first launched in Brent, north west London in April this year to tackle vaccine hesitation in the borough.
The buses are stationed in local areas where vaccine take-up is low offering residents an opportunity to be immunised against coronavirus and also discuss personal concerns around the vaccine.
Councillor Neil Nerva, Brent’s Cabinet Member for Public Health, Culture and Leisure said: “We are grateful for the support of the local police. It is important that everyone has the right to make the choice to protect themselves and those around them by getting the vaccine without being prevented from doing so, and that NHS and council key workers are not subject to abuse or intimidation.
“We thank the police and the community for their support.”
Police protect mobile vaccine units after anti-vaxxers harass staff and public
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First of all Myself and My wife t and got both My vaccines, not because the Government said so but because My family physician did. Its a matter of looking out for our own heath and that of our family and friends. Why anyone would harass anyone getting shots or giving them I fail to understand. If they choose not to get vaccinated well that's mostly their affair but don't bother others that are taking the precautions that the are giving or receiving. If a person does receive or doesn't receive the shot there is NO reason to harass other people on those issues. There are other shots I've certainly received over the years and as long as the Medical people (not the Government and politicians ) I have confidence in recommend them I'll continue to do so.
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I can get why some people would not want to get the shot, I mean, somewhat, but why would they want to stop other people from getting it lol..... crazy....
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