Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus." b, x0 c) Q# _
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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.4 h# ~( V4 v# m3 _; k
: [% R5 H: V" x- {& z2 GSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. ' p$ [1 J3 A! P) H! c ' R' H& _- O0 |5 G- OOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. 7 O; z8 H# Q3 b8 J * P2 [( a; v* G9 Y' _, ^( m! L2 N+ YNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down." U& O! u E* h/ }; J5 _
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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.