Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.2 g. T1 d5 A; A' q
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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.' @) G2 h: @" |
5 v* W' i$ P1 B. HSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. , a' I* w/ D* M+ t' R( W$ p0 X) }3 d9 \" p: Y; [' p
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.7 L8 u4 X; `* a1 u
/ A+ M5 o! }$ \+ S" a' }New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. ! u4 ~! ?) } s" a. ^" v* ?2 F/ S, Y. N0 m
Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.