Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 3 ~% A* ^8 B8 F& [1 E4 U0 y3 d5 h7 }$ I $ }5 t4 \# t- `5 {' X+ L3 R+ u% NHealth 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. * `$ M& |7 t$ ^" f$ P# T. J 1 j H% |: ~: lSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.: @7 w. _. r, k. O% Z8 j& k
+ v* z8 m/ W( o4 lOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. 2 q- I5 G) G9 T4 x( I G3 U ' i2 J5 T- U4 i5 ]& K& wNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. % y) b/ Y% _; O+ ~! |( T5 y9 T. w" ]& c3 C" l* M0 j
Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.