Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.1 \* Q/ ^- I x- I2 n
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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.! {; o4 m1 G* i9 q' ^1 x E
& D) m( ~! M1 U& |3 j* tSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. 7 M8 Q+ Q& C* L. s" ^9 V1 h% ~8 Z * M( i. ]2 a) y/ b) y1 l; }. jOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.. F) H7 h) G6 a; b! ^" O
9 Q" x! s _, `+ n5 wNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. 4 D3 g. L. y% C F( [+ m ( i7 B: p/ D! eAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.