Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus." N/ N8 ? n- R
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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. 0 M$ v2 O1 N# _' a$ j! e 7 Q+ L2 @# l) C/ KSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.7 O! j9 L. e6 [" Q5 B3 W
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.6 F, p' ~( x$ G! K7 R0 Q
3 B4 D& H j' D3 d* jNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. " V4 Q2 @$ ?* O7 E/ \0 v- K $ U9 i4 ]3 ]( j) HAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.