Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus./ G6 k: e/ P2 y# T$ l- m
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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. / F; R& q) P1 }8 f. f3 A1 Q3 u$ b; s1 g. e; o0 D
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. 5 q6 y$ x+ T9 K9 [# O: ]- A$ D9 k- E. p* o" M- W
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. . ?4 f- p4 z3 s/ b& Z1 B. ^0 B# q) t i5 v! o
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.! a4 C- F5 l$ B8 i! p) h6 x) \) G( H
. s+ u" O! y4 g4 U k- qAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.