Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.& s5 D/ x: |5 E# Z: @9 D
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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. % p' n5 [& L% h& E$ g" g" R " T" {9 T. A7 I4 m$ s4 mSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.; M( l( j$ Y, L0 `, J
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. ( @% y& z Y6 K% e( c3 z" ^+ M# n( V5 C9 [% M
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.+ X% B) M& N# b$ ]& v
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Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.