Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 8 V0 O, S6 i- H4 ~; g% E- p3 T8 h, N6 N1 l" X8 w
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. ( d$ x- _1 W- I, Y# ?5 ~& c W! O : Q: M2 ^) H$ i% TSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.5 M4 @- `0 {% @% U% R' C; R; U( g
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.6 P# ?4 t% r9 P. g
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. ! R2 U; h: J' ~5 p* B) C; q% m- b% @ e$ `. q! w
Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.