Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. : |' e: [* p1 |- R" Q. D! ?# w. R3 s( y4 N t; O
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. $ w! S; [4 e1 Q" O9 p/ k - ~' r- f+ J3 R0 c$ W- }. xSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. # o* d) n" h' N' K. D # q' Y( q* p. J- aOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. D4 J! A3 l! s, Z
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.; V# r- \* e* C+ D$ P
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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.