Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. ! Q) x4 g4 r( j& T6 ?9 k5 ?7 O& c, ^2 N- m( g1 E. k
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.: H8 P3 q* e: e1 `0 Y* E
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures." @( k; K" L5 C6 U0 I. A
/ @, k( E$ Z( j9 h" u5 ? COnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. V/ c% d% [2 S % H' Z; N6 E6 [# xNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.8 B2 h4 Y8 p9 ?( l3 b! ?3 j- `2 h* m5 d
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Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.