Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.: d2 n1 ^4 { K* j
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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. - A& s7 n1 G: h0 m0 p% T2 w! I1 i$ q9 k
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. . a0 N; {. U1 q0 K9 R: |7 H a0 ]- q
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.$ b/ K& B8 m1 j4 M" K) M' L4 ]
7 O, ]$ c3 }& R: |7 CNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. 7 c0 s4 `) f; q5 m, ~! U2 O2 o' x$ X* O/ \' t% B- }* E) Z7 Z
Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.