Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 0 l0 K" E( S4 O6 h5 K$ g+ R. U+ [; n. K7 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. v% Q0 W) [5 d' G N. R
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. . L T( X; V& \( C& _3 h8 J7 z4 |# ]6 i9 L0 X0 V
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.' x. l* _. C; X' }
: z2 D a( Q& P# ?New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. $ |% Y+ \) ]3 l( g% K# e7 h, K* ~7 C* ^( S+ x3 Y
Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.