Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. ; x- w: @0 Q; e% i2 B9 c7 m " o; V9 H* N* m9 L, B5 iHealth 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. [4 {1 u" g [; f$ _
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.* O/ I4 F D' f6 L9 N: Z
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. - r* j4 C+ J6 ]! g+ i/ B( Y5 @% R8 | : l% T- D" e F- Y' m7 y) d8 kNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. . f1 A- ^ D0 M6 N/ K% l0 ^ l + I7 Y! S/ m% t/ M8 pAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.