• Phase 1 to serve critical groups
• Members of the general public yet to be determined

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced an expectation of about 570,475 coronavirus vaccines from the federal government in the month of December for Ohio’s first phase of vaccine distribution beginning on or around December 15.

“During Phase 1, vaccine supply will be limited, and Ohio will focus on vaccinating those who wish to be vaccinated in the critical Phase 1A groups,” said Governor Mike DeWine.

“The federal government has advised that the Ohio Department of Health will not know the exact number of vaccines that will be shipped to Ohio until closer to each shipment date.”

The current shipment figures, which are subject to change, are as follows:

• On or around December 15, a shipment from Pfizer will include 9,750 vaccines for Ohio’s prepositioned hospital sites. An additional 88,725 vaccines will go to Walgreens and CVS for congregate care settings.
• On or around December 22, a shipment of 201,000 vaccines is expected from Moderna. These vaccines will go to 98 hospitals for vaccination of those who are exposed to COVID patients and to 108 health departments to vaccinate other frontline workers such as those working in emergency medical services.
• On or around December 22, another shipment is also expected from Pfizer. The tentative number of vaccines in this shipment is 123,000. These vaccines will go to Walgreens and CVS for vaccination of those in congregate care settings.
• A few days later, Ohio expects another 148,000 vaccines from Pfizer and 89,000 vaccines from Moderna.

Governor DeWine said, “these vaccines will be the first dose for those in the identified critical groups.”

“A second dose will be delivered and administered in the future. It has not been determined when members of the general public will have the option to receive vaccines. As information becomes available about the next phases of vaccine distribution, it will be made public.”