Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. " ~+ W( L9 o8 C- e8 ^1 l+ q. a+ `7 Q0 s' }- d
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. 9 R+ F( m" r& X# P j 0 I6 m- l4 }* d! Z) k Y+ FSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. " k4 t% `$ R8 Y6 S/ p2 i3 T0 t, K E
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. , k( u- ?4 Q8 z$ c. c2 K) E7 d/ D+ z9 h, z; K6 {! D' C7 U$ V* b
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. % Q: X- K( Q% H * z* _$ |% W cAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.