Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.' C9 k0 X' a% z: G- H. A- f
) ?+ E Q! J7 P# Z* IHealth 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. 7 e/ |# h! V0 r3 c% f2 E9 i ' D7 b, ?) S$ G( s& T" I( j7 TSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.5 a) `6 {" [$ r4 P- ^ h2 B
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. + X! r- J& r8 t. A$ j4 _2 ]7 ^! O5 s) ], H4 m+ ?* w. s& b
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.! t2 A! m& _9 D) B- |
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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.