Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.+ s' a1 ]# ?5 p8 T+ D# u6 P
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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. + b5 u: |, N+ M5 n! a; |- F2 m9 s: t: t6 h' F
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. + q( \' [3 k R8 x* x' B8 e) G# s3 \% u* N- H/ N. `$ W& S
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.4 h4 { \- v- j6 _
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. ( t [ E/ D1 A1 G0 n3 j% W/ j ) N- w- i! v, Q: L1 R( NAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.