The fatality was a 53-year-old man who died Oct. 21 at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, 10TV News reported.

The man was not identified by health officials.

"It is with great sadness that the health department announces the first death associated with the H1N1 virus in Licking County." said Joe Ebel, Licking County Health Commissioner.  "We would like to offer our condolences to the family that has been affected by this tragedy."

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Meanwhile, in Clark County, there were conflicting reports about whether or not a Springfield woman's death was the result of H1N1.

Tasha Robinson, 26, was sent home Saturday by doctors at Springfield Regional Medical Center after being diagnosed with bronchitis.

Then, on Tuesday, Robinson was found dead in her living room. 

According to Clark County health officials, Clark died from H1N1, but the hospital said she tested negative for the virus, 10TV News reported.

The Ohio Department of Health reports that 21 Ohioans have died from H1N1, including 10 people in Franklin County.

Three children in the state have died from H1N1.

More Clinics Held Wednesday

Columbus Public Health will host another H1N1 vaccination clinic on Wednesday at Veterans Memorial.

The clinic runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to children and groups considered to be at high risk for the virus.

Those who attend the clinic are urged to be patient as large crowds are expected.

On Tuesday, a clinic at the same reached capacity and was shut down early.

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