Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.* l; |" M, q/ i4 i
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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. ; o3 p7 H+ G/ f* y) j" @ # [9 D9 o3 S6 o$ }5 ]6 I6 RSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.6 P2 R) }% @1 M( l7 c
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.2 P+ G5 \9 e7 T' F) x
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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.