Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. . }( t' B& Q$ p& W+ V + B8 \/ o( ?* s- r+ P6 K) _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.2 P/ @( R' A F1 M G
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.3 _& n" L8 g* ~+ X6 g+ t/ z
% j; o Z, X; u1 F# IOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. ' t! |# J& c; j! J% P5 v* ?$ e 9 a1 t5 Y+ ^ L" Q2 g7 ~$ r f) |New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. 6 O& I4 c1 X- E4 Y( U8 }4 L! t% G8 K. v8 v6 e: c H7 F+ p
Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.