Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.; U. U' n; c9 {" Q6 V
6 s. X. G% ]2 rHealth 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. 1 t V9 g7 `: e+ C : N7 ]8 {/ W9 A2 r9 v7 R. A; PSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.* m# K1 r9 m( B- B+ B0 d
; [+ w @! C* aOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.9 J1 q+ R' R" A1 [9 Y1 t
( |4 V% q& F3 X) z( UNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. 6 v5 j2 t" \* i; o8 E 8 c( G6 k8 R0 r# ?/ l/ bAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.