Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. / q( @" o! ]- Y2 O3 u9 v, C1 J( }( z% n$ y! l& C7 B! d3 ^7 x0 K. R
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. / \7 b. B! Q& S! h' S ' {- O& H1 i* `" h' n3 gSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.! B# _8 q9 d6 j1 a
; |( O7 {& z1 SOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. + D- k) g4 Z" A: G6 f. q7 ^' v3 t % z8 j* l: t R' a* \3 ?- F! W& a' UNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.7 y. B" K, |. [9 Q
5 f% o- k6 h4 K/ A4 L" K+ ^Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.