Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.$ I- v5 A$ E2 Q( y) E' Y* f
_& E" D) R9 {- mHealth 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. R" E: ?& v7 r( O * [4 \+ F# _) RSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.5 a8 I4 O/ z( C" E" P9 L+ z5 g
! @" E g4 W. K! ?Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.4 O- u5 s$ h! U( ]
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.8 i" c2 k9 K9 S" p7 T3 r" `9 j" Q3 f
6 Y% i9 y `7 p2 P6 z& p5 e+ uAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.