Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.% c# H: C2 O% T* Q: z2 D( U6 r
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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.5 r4 H; Q4 K* a# M
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.. J, n0 O- J. w. A* N( I
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. 6 N) q y( h- w' G1 F9 C5 q9 r' Z2 T( S8 V5 M0 c
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. 4 `: r. }9 L# u A8 i- m$ N/ z4 a' N* p& I
Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.