Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.4 A! `' l: X5 Q' q+ n
% x, y; _, f$ I2 }" q I8 oHealth 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.( f1 K* D! n2 ^1 o
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.! A2 v2 R& b9 c& g' ~7 G$ i# b+ n
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.+ c( B8 r8 P3 ~% u( \6 _9 q
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. ' n; C- a) l9 h$ p- G / m* [# J+ f3 X3 LAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.