Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus." a( R+ H: V" `( |% H
5 e- s/ o1 R eHealth 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.* Q( S) m2 o$ s9 t. V% f7 o" ?9 K) a
# X$ Q% D# P, LSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. ! n$ ?# B8 X: J5 _9 `5 k6 z & ?# q- `5 ?- B1 }- V7 `Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.5 V2 J2 g9 u) P
" S/ z2 P8 a7 KNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down." K3 S1 L% 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.