Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. # j; h0 Q# ]7 s! P9 b! V 5 A& I3 n- E. z- fHealth 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.: F/ F/ }4 c: c# M
6 h; x* d" z. g& {) R# D$ i- R, VSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures., x- T; L8 m0 J+ ` g
- H( @4 ?; a. A/ n' c2 l) L# {Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. + T, F+ _' H3 M; { 4 q' K- ~% m# ~; WNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.% v7 h0 R8 K# o% \& z/ j7 B
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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.