Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.- L. c. o) w; L5 q& ~
7 z( n! L) ^) o2 r8 b6 D4 x0 a* pHealth 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.4 E( H; H* C0 g- U+ F5 i7 ]
+ ?1 D- [7 ~$ m
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. 4 V3 D0 C. u5 l2 _9 X0 r* }5 J+ S x% f* M9 x: bOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. & O, H2 s% H: b b; Z+ d0 t1 W * y) J; R, r7 w' r& O$ Y2 lNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. 0 f1 U1 D1 r: A+ X7 x ; O' @. K9 x( U' M6 r# UAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.