Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.! Z8 y3 m- n E x& P% |2 h, B
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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.+ X, i5 F& a9 V* f+ ~1 E |& Q1 \) ~
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. # I5 O0 s4 ~" D b7 Y; Z1 w$ R; K: X1 g \2 u/ J
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. $ D$ V. g0 L/ e* i ! s$ M# m1 B$ I- q/ ~2 {New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. p$ }% \0 u; o3 m
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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.