Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.0 Z1 _/ x4 j$ R( X
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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. V& S! d* S! V2 S6 S& b8 A) C
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.4 ?' V Q; @) v) a5 H& G1 g
1 C* n8 j$ k. u3 xOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. * \8 X: U/ v: n5 f + Y' k* L! ]$ L2 c1 w1 n7 UNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. + x4 w4 f8 v2 A( y : h" e1 I( P s; g' S: mAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.