Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 6 s- n) Z& }7 h; A' [% |' N: D; K" G7 y+ D7 n
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./ ~" X( s) {5 A$ v( ^
9 h! j& @. f+ w% o# m1 y7 y6 _ o8 ~Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. p" m9 O1 v+ P
5 @2 g" P8 S3 K8 h5 xOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.' q9 {# m, O p- g) I4 q# Y
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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.