Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. ! l; `+ F& t: ^1 e% q' I ( [7 S0 f0 \; |0 E! X6 ~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. % a3 G0 T7 b. R3 X& j0 g; N7 k 1 T! c/ y( T, _. WSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. 8 n- k: D2 p" b: I & B+ P7 O' a- C, G V0 DOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. 2 I" ?7 D0 F8 a+ P4 E1 f! z, L; p/ Q2 m3 `% O% t/ L
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.% C+ P% |7 h. m+ U) C/ { E
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Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.