Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 3 ^' ^( B: J. Z2 J6 D% _1 E& v/ f( Z
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.# b; L6 r' @- W% j; S: D8 M5 Q
0 \$ p E0 O9 M1 RSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.9 C$ D. X [- Z: w4 | z, H# f% i
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.5 H* A# a0 |/ g# T) u- A
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.2 F/ f# e3 k8 k) J3 g
8 D9 M& T+ Q3 o8 AAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.