Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.1 z9 K, `7 Y; q+ g
6 d. p% w) B5 J% QHealth 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. t/ |8 D. U- E7 S- B& {# u ; h6 b, H+ q+ U9 U+ \Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. - q2 |2 S3 ~ m- F7 Z% S 4 @1 a6 Z6 C% Z. K6 d; X5 N( [Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.. P; q/ x. C% m9 ?) Y' S
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.0 e6 w; R; O, s9 H
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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.