Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.4 N/ M% q) z- l3 X
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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. 2 S% W3 q2 u4 | ) c# }: L5 O, [9 dSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.# E, [; c N3 _9 ~
- q" i% E% g o7 ^$ IOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. % d5 D4 C' [9 a! N! W& z/ Q 5 ^0 y/ h& ]' Y; n5 _New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.! H) [3 l' |) }' R) Z% H! M. 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.