Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 6 j% H0 Z5 k; y+ y1 }: C" P( G I& Q; K% R
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. $ l0 ] c/ n1 D% Q 1 o( y9 } a; I+ @Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. 9 o9 t x! [5 ~. n" b3 J + X2 K$ f+ a ~7 V0 b; {Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.6 }& ~7 f1 S8 b5 _4 u
$ X# z6 b% G* x- uNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.% G+ ]/ T1 N h3 S& ^
! I- G: D& M+ u0 oAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.