Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 8 ^4 T! w) X* }( W S* W! i0 S+ S0 u4 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.8 @: b: U, o- N) ^0 Z: q" O1 W. n
! B$ l1 b' `3 P0 s: \6 F6 b' fSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. 6 ]5 r& z" h1 O) ^. C9 d 1 X' @5 L' P9 gOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. o! W& J) {) K+ {
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.# K+ }( L3 b/ L9 v2 y
# C, q1 `& \' S8 l8 {& G1 XAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.