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The Lagos state government says it would commence the second phase of COVID-19 vaccination on Wednesday.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, made this known during a press briefing on Monday at the Lagos House, Ikeja.

The governor said the Moderna vaccine will be administered during the second phase.

Sanwo-Olu said the state has increased its vaccination centres from 88 to 150, in a bid to prevent overcrowding.

The governor cautioned that Moderna, which is also a two-dose vaccine, should not be mixed with AstraZeneca, adding that only those who have not been vaccinated should receive the Moderna vaccine.

He asked those who have received one dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine to exercise patience till the state takes delivery of another batch.

“The increase in the number of centres is to prevent the gathering of large crowds and ensure that the vaccination campaign does not itself become a super-spreader event, especially given the fact that the new wave of the pandemic was a very virulent one,” the governor said.

“The Moderna vaccine is a two-dose vaccine, like the AstraZeneca vaccine that was deployed during the first phase of the vaccination. When you receive your first dose, you will be given a date on which to return for your second and final dose.

“Let me also reiterate that this Moderna vaccine that will be administered starting this week, should not be mixed with the AstraZeneca vaccine.

“What this means is that only persons who have not been previously vaccinated at all should take the Moderna vaccine.

“If you have previously taken one dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, please exercise patience as we await delivery of a fresh allocation from the federal government.”