Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 1 Z* B; s/ {( G! ~+ H% j , S- B+ V2 M3 R7 j% NHealth 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.2 n1 z1 G% q4 q* ~# d' j: K4 M( G
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. ( h8 m, I# O8 M8 H1 R7 ?' Q9 n 7 ^$ ?2 v; O* n3 S4 y; A5 ?Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.6 R4 R% ^# ~2 z' J$ u
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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.