Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.) R# J, }' p4 `7 X
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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.. |. H3 [5 Y0 \+ \8 A9 F# K
+ u% ~6 z9 |$ K c/ mSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.$ V+ i/ I6 ~, k3 U
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.% B% q. I6 B# k" c3 a5 t) ^
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.0 E/ I& ~# d) x) B) _" c
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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.