Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.* h" ?: N7 H6 f. e# w* A, l: K
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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. ( x2 y9 H. C1 r: M* A0 }: X5 B" y/ ^. F7 \
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. + p9 i* @0 f8 O, R( j % O1 `* q) h; M) b! HOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.+ s3 p; H1 |. ~! I: v
/ V. H! W% w) M) z8 @New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. 2 s% I- h6 s; y4 z; P' _ " h9 m. n) h; IAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.