Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 9 K9 Y3 `% t' h6 {' k2 i6 }: g & E5 E- V8 }+ a: |+ I. MHealth 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." W$ n" M8 d z4 A
8 M/ G* ^. S6 k' ~5 `4 W8 PSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.9 A# M# Z$ T1 G+ n4 z; l5 T' @
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. ; m1 \/ u* `: w- ^ + U& F K7 R }3 ^New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. 6 M* F6 t x4 u7 A8 ?7 J& p. O 9 u5 F+ G7 m& b1 ?4 _Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.