Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. ( F9 }* v+ S- m; d% S1 t q0 D! _! q* T' L
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. 7 W' A" H. }" V# o T/ A: D% r 0 C& D( `3 e& Z4 z3 w# QSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.7 T; u2 y" Y2 X0 E8 q) U$ u
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. p* q v- V5 [- m! ~ 9 f. L6 h6 A4 J4 F) w {; |New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. ; f; N% {$ C' G" y% D1 x7 N ) I: p3 u* E rAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.