Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 7 j: N0 Q1 C) V& w0 e' d& \+ o6 M% _8 O) V3 p& P
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. 2 Q: o$ J# v4 T+ c. i% ]- a) C1 B9 N, S- U4 b2 y+ u: }
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.% W* O6 F, {) f0 J! K+ O7 j9 n
+ O6 o/ X" z8 X9 d; p6 `# aOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area." y7 y7 {1 h7 X+ Z
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. - g) v5 I, ^' N4 E " P4 g5 c8 N* A K8 }& Q: kAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.