Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. ' L6 t$ n( _- M4 Z' p , X- P9 [5 ?2 kHealth 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. 1 e2 s; v: _$ |& Z 6 P! m0 O* v( F4 f- ?Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.5 h, ]# \4 i7 |( p m$ ~
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. 0 D8 [- s) \; a6 t 9 V' r6 I8 C" \% sAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.