Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.% t+ H7 z- G2 }0 H; h4 M" {
7 b& p' D: S+ E% C. `. {3 T$ t' KHealth 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 K: q4 n7 G1 A9 H
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. 4 F. y$ I, F- q9 l; G8 ` * l/ |8 ]" ~! C4 U8 qOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. " f: Q* H0 Q6 o* T3 K) N/ y: r2 ]2 h% P2 w
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.9 B h" u4 c6 _" Y, }4 {
4 e6 ~; I5 e$ q" m; }Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.