Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.% H6 h9 X7 r4 G/ j0 l: _/ P, [
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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. 0 c5 f; x! V+ Q, j0 E. S+ f; e+ ]) Q A4 q0 G/ ^4 r
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.! L# f* }& X$ G% b% a: h4 I
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. ( g1 d1 ~) m! e* F0 w! A" L* R 7 L5 |6 q0 o0 Z6 ZNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.) X& f0 q6 T5 W! E
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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.