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Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.
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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.
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* L# d9 ^; \/ BSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.
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5 q5 m8 I, S& N% k* j4 COnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area., B& |5 a# b& k* p6 ]+ ]
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.* G- N2 S) a; Q7 q1 h% D# s H K
: k; ]! O6 b, b6 E. S- T' j3 ?Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths. |
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