Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 0 p* C: r- t% _, y' [ , m! G* R2 K. S5 M" ^8 N8 a- H5 HHealth 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.& D! Z }1 r( Y& u2 c. I( O9 U1 P+ j
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. & \2 u+ }6 S, d r8 ~$ a8 y% T5 e" @9 x
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. * N! W6 F$ E7 j# E/ A$ _4 D0 ]4 ^+ G$ \' \
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. & O ?) r! d) _; N' Y9 r( F ; D3 u9 @) U% h- c9 f* \/ ^5 gAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.