Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. . [- U b* S& m 1 ?. z( ?9 O. Z: Y6 u/ j8 V& m' jHealth 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& o) `# X' S/ n* G) d 7 Y! `/ [" N) S7 eSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.! G9 p: p2 j# _/ z9 {
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. j7 B- }7 A& S, n7 k: R- `5 P, { ! L' |4 j( h$ P" A+ ]New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. & P1 a7 x! D& x: u. B& B/ J* H / u' q$ Q) l% F0 JAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.