Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. n% k+ C! f4 n2 }' c! Z% X
4 S( K5 m4 q9 \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. % S$ r) K/ T F; ?( c; |. n3 j* \2 ~1 D1 x
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.6 m, i9 V! O% Z; z
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. * x" T) ^1 y; ^3 ?8 S; Y6 C' S5 t( Q" m: [! _+ ~+ r7 T
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.8 f' \( ?, h* H5 M/ L" }0 @5 {6 d
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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.