Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 2 e9 u& |9 y8 H5 j 9 m: W: W: C2 |" c8 T/ S5 y& dHealth 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.6 H( L$ k& ?& L, S3 U
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. # f' r6 k: R* _" E( L$ Z : u7 Z: a( L& _Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.# R1 U% j+ C$ t+ R, K4 ~
# S5 ~7 L1 T6 HNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. 7 B+ x& y7 j6 n$ m% D " p8 s) [5 l) Z5 a! z$ kAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.