Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.% G' C- H/ n* E1 ?# T
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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. ; y2 W( Y; I. [8 b; m, Q# q& K+ e7 u6 L0 v9 N& J
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.' }# E/ N [7 D1 [! Y
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. ' D# F1 n$ ]( @. ^+ v* B1 u' K$ S p
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.4 o3 [& M) G% O Z% i3 T4 X. z
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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.