Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.0 i3 P5 `8 q! J! U v& ^4 x
$ m( O" E* F3 BHealth 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. / I, J7 w0 w) v3 h( `/ `6 y / o# e4 \0 g# U v/ ySigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. 7 A$ t7 {1 U) Z6 D% I, X; T* k# |8 _7 L- w9 o! M' X- _, \
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. 2 Q. j/ s$ Q. W8 e) T9 C% |& H 8 G9 e) F0 b) ^- q4 a: G3 LNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.; R* B' ?7 p9 z- V6 m* {& |& x
4 f+ k3 L+ L* z; BAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.