Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. : U+ c/ k: I& T3 R" z" e & C N+ U: d% Z/ q3 k- o4 g* C6 PHealth 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.* y7 c" f+ G5 O4 E
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.* Q3 i) ^* r* J& d
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. * [6 [; N- ^' F1 n+ D. [4 ^+ |$ a/ z. ]& M' x& Y
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. 8 s ~9 P+ a/ B+ Q0 Z! O 7 \* c* ~) u- M# C1 a8 fAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.