Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. : E8 l5 G- [6 b9 F4 x- p/ O7 w- X4 ?0 a
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.$ ^' U' d6 s5 j6 v# f
; M5 C! I5 Y9 FSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.( N8 B4 E* l8 p! {" L5 k
" e9 {, X% X, GOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. 2 T; W6 x! i9 t0 P 5 x5 L; m( p1 u {' F9 gNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.. I8 e% x4 ]+ v6 g4 \, U
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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.