Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. ) o( F3 ~5 F6 y9 c% \7 S+ I! S% `9 G2 F6 w; M
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. v7 ^6 z, w* \& u: w6 _
/ f, A* B2 G4 [Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.. r% y' [9 ?( m" `% |9 _
/ S- Z& Z, a* c. U( m7 VOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.' o3 |4 V8 ]9 k$ ~# |
9 ~- [" F# O9 X- Q5 dNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.1 n) O& X$ ~# l" p$ E
' o4 K; K/ x0 f2 F) K& IAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.