Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 3 H3 Q: d; a8 v3 Z; G/ D. {& L7 Y& k9 ~! 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.1 i V( Z( H5 ` L5 P
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures." X( P/ g2 U( _7 R# I7 t
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.' i7 ~: \- y+ A8 l9 n- N; E ^2 u
# q1 t( L! T3 ?* NNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. ! j! }( a# g9 O+ n% w4 D8 E v' V. `0 {
Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.