Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 1 N6 ^2 q7 a* C) w 5 j W+ ~: p8 I; IHealth 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. , h0 Y6 Y: {1 K. h) y! C5 M' o8 Z9 e. S7 Y( z/ r
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.! u/ ?" D% I0 y6 Y7 ~$ j: B
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.& ?2 I: F5 c& E% b% }: Y
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. 5 p( {) b; f0 q3 j M! M : z9 d- X5 E) b! q* R( q- LAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.