Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. . e7 S- J( X4 P, c6 ]2 |! W2 G S# Q; `6 @
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.: p* `1 q4 W( _0 `# o$ E
0 R- n" j0 ~) M# G4 f- l4 OSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures./ a. |8 F$ l/ }$ i3 O
( F* ~" F/ C! [Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.% V5 n- h8 O4 Y" W3 x, j
" n/ ?; Y6 X( [+ N2 B3 _; gNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.9 _- D+ I- H0 D* Z+ J
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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.