Opioid overdose deaths 'skyrocketing' during COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio medical experts say

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A panel of specialists addressed the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the opioid epidemic in Ohio during an Ohio State wellness briefing on Wednesday. 

Healthy State Alliance is an initiative involving members from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Bon Secours Mercy Health, a Cincinnati-based health care company.