Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 0 y/ i# W' J2 k8 {! Y % }% H9 @* }- E: B4 |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.* y) w1 C9 m# E$ D
& \- Z v) f7 k. D. R7 N* @5 DSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.! |& T3 j0 [4 O& e6 m6 Q% N
- Y2 z& \) `; j1 |Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area./ e B$ S: ]) e* c2 V# s
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. ) v4 R% c: {6 c0 \0 ] 6 R Q+ u- j( g7 b# JAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.