Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. $ I: I! H6 B, W/ p' P0 H) h3 t9 n4 S6 M" }0 H- |' w. \, C3 o2 G
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. @7 ]+ Q3 o0 X$ L7 \6 O! C. L- ?1 j9 R' U
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.- ^% k6 L2 r0 _
6 }* \2 Z. S5 b" MOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. + h4 N5 h9 [" N* _7 K ^8 Z- [0 P) }" y8 c2 V, j: n& ?8 zNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.% D$ {# G: F7 Q3 S
( F/ D1 _+ |6 q6 m' @5 {Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.