Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 0 w7 `: Y/ R X: F/ ^- z3 F+ @: }5 H
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.# W* C; u Q) C6 ]# f, L. p* b
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. 2 z2 ]. O( ]9 s. L1 X: l! h5 S- y' V
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.) x }9 r7 E2 C7 K
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.2 ~* Y/ P4 y2 l" k1 @# l
( b6 i% K. ~5 c# F/ c6 p% |9 P% @Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.