Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.) ~) o0 b3 \* ^7 [' i/ e
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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.- E }5 X3 D; O$ f. z
+ O# ?0 m$ ? gSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. . e/ L# m+ I Q) _: S9 A) v& s+ U4 S3 }4 Z1 A
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.5 L/ q* k7 Z- L
+ q) J# h. v- G9 x* ]2 g& gNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. 4 M# D9 Q1 H( ]/ U m6 a" G; i. q' T F1 p9 o6 _, R" V3 ^+ q% C) W' H
Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.