Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. E& z. I4 [# _$ w : {' T' D; A2 X( {9 w. [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. 0 }0 G8 E/ v1 Q, n 9 n7 J) K/ E4 h3 C# ]Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. , D+ L2 K9 M# q0 v 6 J' o' Z* p+ V5 d; w) LOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.) D" o0 t5 C* [
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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.