Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. ' e+ C; C+ H% u: b9 p$ b$ j( n( C0 _! }2 r7 l8 b+ D1 J1 F
Health authorities confirm there is a cluster of flu cases at the hospital. They now confirm there are three cases, one staff member and two children.The closed area is Unit 3 on the third floor. This unit treats children with kidney and neurological problems. 4 q) f5 G, `8 w+ T+ | B; D$ k$ N' [& W, M- HSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. 3 A4 @4 H- d$ F/ W6 q0 k/ z" u3 }: x6 g+ W8 t+ M; @- ^
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.& t" B: k H; m
' ^# ]3 w( y V% _9 ~4 |2 L8 [New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.8 ~3 S5 k t3 w* p) p, o& H3 a& D
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Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.