Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 5 |" J0 Q- O! C5 O9 t$ Z n( q$ M$ R, Q
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.2 X% [" S I* z, E) a
( G& Z8 M# Q4 ZSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.7 a% t5 C* O! f8 U/ j3 b
4 U8 ?: B7 }* {0 [' X6 cOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. & _; [! Y8 T- u. Z3 j& R) g+ Z3 R) s+ O3 ?: U
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.8 Z# @7 z# n; Q
1 j [ i0 N- u1 f7 D2 iAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.