Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.5 a$ i0 a3 a Q
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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. - Q4 Y& n4 Q% v ; _3 B7 y: S, j4 }3 _Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.! r ^/ q8 y/ I" [9 @8 _% _& p
1 q+ a; l4 g( |Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.) L; ~" Z$ z+ b! z% G: z
# e4 R6 z7 K4 \, qNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. . h4 I' K+ A7 ~3 |; H2 i" E J( Z R" a
Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.