Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.) ~% u B# l( V1 d' }- X
- i* `% m7 t: n6 r& B2 FHealth 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.# @' H, N5 m$ r) s
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. . ]* r A) k- j" |+ E& K) D7 ]) ~1 _* h" C" S
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. / L. m$ D$ M( z& V8 I# H- { ( v& j* T$ j, l& Z* t2 b( rNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. " \* ]: p+ |4 y' [$ W" C% d( I/ ~& q! }' A
Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.