Licking County Resident Dies Of H1N1

LICKING COUNTY—The first death from H1N1 in Licking County was reported Wednesday.

The Licking County Health Department announced that the first Licking County resident has died as a result of the H1N1 virus.  The Ohio Department of Health conducted laboratory testing which confirmed that individual had the virus. 

“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.”

No further information about the victim was immediately available.

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