December 15, 2020 – Cardinal Health (Dublin, OH) was selected by the Ohio Department of Health to support its efforts to distribute COVID-19 vaccines by arranging transportation within the state of Ohio.
Once a vaccine is available and Ohio receives doses for in-state distribution, Cardinal Health’s OptiFreight Logistics business will provide same-day delivery services to approximately 350 locations across 88 counties.
The state of Ohio currently expects initial vaccine doses to require special handling and temperature control, and OptiFreight Logistics will leverage its expertise managing the transportation of sensitive products to ensure safe, successful delivery.
“We are proud to provide our services to support our home state,” said Steve Mason, CEO Medical segment, Cardinal Health. “A fully coordinated supply chain is critical to getting Americans safely vaccinated, and Cardinal Health is uniquely positioned to support Ohio’s vaccination efforts so we can collectively begin to put COVID-19 behind us.”