Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.5 q0 k$ N/ y- i% b& ?! {
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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.; _/ G2 h3 \! y0 ?
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. + [+ A8 O f$ Z/ t ( j& [ U9 Z y8 G p) aOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.# J0 }; A, {3 k4 e" Z
: A% @* H2 l% Y% n) z# B3 O3 wNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.# d& a5 o/ i+ h. R
0 N5 L' D. N7 z' I6 G( ^5 @Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.