Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.: g# B5 U) g7 o9 ]4 J1 k
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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$ Z' s" H( w! x - u0 `; W& g- G$ s" m' fSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.) r7 X- k B# g
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. 8 z$ m" r9 Z4 M : J# p& s, H# O/ O: `, yNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.8 r# Y4 z% K3 ~$ B: I0 j# j! s
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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.