Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.8 {" Z( T) E" ?: s0 e: L
) g2 j' a, M2 @1 o0 h9 ^6 kHealth 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.8 I. X* N& ~% D% b
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. ! h) q! h: p! \6 x. j5 w. `7 q4 K# x2 [# u3 H9 \- j1 G
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.8 i% D. r( C6 k! A# n+ Z
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.0 s6 S x& x( y# _
1 H4 U& |9 O$ z0 RAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.