Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 6 }1 m' G7 G$ _7 n+ p8 ~ 3 G0 s- N5 D _6 hHealth 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. & P/ o3 N6 l8 T0 i" u5 P( `" @3 l; v* K) p
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. # ^6 x% g+ ~8 X 4 |! ^" i* J) P4 @- S) a b# vOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.6 H: T. C) e% m% G6 `$ ?
7 R& ]7 ~3 v2 VNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. 9 @6 `3 C! S2 m7 N* ^9 n. m9 }; ]7 Z! T9 Q* Q# X/ x! {
Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.