Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. N/ A1 D: ?' \
% v3 M" Z( K0 F0 }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.6 @6 v) e1 ?6 }( T' _
2 j5 w' g( t6 X% bSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.; N+ I7 i S& R8 C. _; J
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. ' \: q6 v% r& {. `; G4 P0 L6 S# _4 b; A& k9 e/ e o
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.& f7 H6 ?8 z1 i# U
6 T& a& j& F+ }# K: J dAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.