Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.3 B0 a: A- W/ @* Q
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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. : N+ I; I1 {2 z5 w ) N4 y9 G: j9 b: g6 ZSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. 7 S" w, T* n. D# E$ L" s. U) B + Q" Y2 c3 w* P9 ZOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. $ w& G# l* o& n ' C' c+ `( j$ x+ s% HNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.' k/ t" h/ d/ O3 @) G7 v
* l/ N0 H8 r rAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.