Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 0 g. p2 Q. s0 K3 V. K( d, D e* U9 u2 _# _
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. r$ I: p1 A! s: e- m+ L7 y: y' m0 E* w
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures." i! n) P$ x' d. l. Z# e
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. $ ?& D+ D. l P- l; ~; _7 _2 S5 w+ K+ h1 e; R
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.5 C& y! h. S, L N8 K8 P
; a# x% R7 }( c# z1 O& qAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.