Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. , I6 P( f: R r" O& I$ | * E0 L. d0 g* T5 z6 @1 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. 5 D& {% f# R6 ?/ D! t, }9 o5 _8 X$ S; J
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.8 Y( L/ [- r$ j
" h5 h5 M) r% o% @+ l6 C x: VOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. ) X% K( o; @$ g1 j" y* d6 o) W9 e : |+ w* c% s3 i: {New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. , k9 b$ {) @$ c / c* ~8 e- w8 d+ d4 H; G2 ^Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.