By Danielle Kutchel
After an alleged anti-vaxxer incident at a local vaccination hub, authorities are asking the public to be respectful of health care workers.
On Friday 2 July, Health Minister Martin Foley told reporters that an anti-vaxxer had visited the Cranbourne mass vaccination hub that morning and threatened nurses.
Victoria Police was contacted for comment however was unable to confirm the circumstances surrounding the event.
Speaking to reporters, Mr Foley said those with “tinpot theories” should keep them to themselves.
“You aren’t allowed to come in and abuse our nurses and our healthcare professionals,” he said on Friday.
“If you want to have your tinpot theories, fine, but keep them to yourself and keep them out of our healthcare services.”
A Monash Health spokesperson said its two mass vaccination centres in the south east – one at Cranbourne Turf Club and one at Springvale Racecourse – were supported by security and customer service teams to help manage queues, respond to enquiries and ensure the safety of those within the clinics, including employees.
“We thank everyone for their patience as we work to ensure eligible members of our community have the opportunity to be protected against Covid-19,” the spokesperson said.
