Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. ! d2 {7 {) w1 F! \( l, E( a" T# h$ l" a# y6 z( b$ {9 p
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. & o& x9 \8 m1 |" r8 B1 ?9 |- |9 X: ~ # S R, h" c$ f/ vSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.! K. ~9 y3 U* k" s; y- v4 N2 p0 ^ f6 y
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.! ?7 E6 A. y5 H! N
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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.