Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus./ U6 C: ~- O6 U4 G
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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.0 u/ \0 u5 K6 S; U) `! u/ Y
" \$ ^3 @" f* X; }9 q, TSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. x% g0 |7 h* p) u5 U# E1 J* F1 v2 ]( N* G- Q& ?
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.: `, q' W+ P/ ^+ d
7 L% o2 ^4 b: A N6 SNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.: n P% _8 a( ?. b: x
. _3 E- c6 V& j4 ]& XAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.