Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.( s. l( u) w9 ~, t2 L* L: o" `
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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. # Y- j5 P# l" M) [; H1 u% V" t. ~( I* K |
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.* x3 e# d" ?! c/ N
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. $ M" `7 b' j+ y9 |4 {" C6 N; t
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.* S& y# w" D+ N# n5 O9 n
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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.