Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.8 c% w/ @7 b8 H2 F$ f( I& W
) e: z% e% D& ~$ w+ {6 OHealth 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.) }/ Y; u, `& [# U0 a' G$ ?# ?
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. , @3 p3 g* Y% q' v6 g2 a5 y" X/ K" L& a4 z) t, B' ]3 i
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.+ g) d. _/ M* @ `3 h
. |8 `& d6 I. A* M& uNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. + d l0 ]; I: x" l6 _- v 6 a- q {5 I! n! @7 U. j! M2 d- mAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.