Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.8 y9 t% F( [( w! o% P
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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. ' E$ ^( Y, T' p/ s7 Y4 g0 M8 D* R! n0 a; P8 N
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures." a X2 K8 \ ~( [3 T$ G# n; N( g
( [5 p9 t4 p: ]( COnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. ; o; y2 |' B. h( b1 g1 |# f% D- s: e( l9 D$ q
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.6 ~8 [" [8 }$ \5 W* V
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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.