Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.6 [; @% `! N% R
$ e/ `. Z( `/ z D- I, \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. 9 [. U2 m% k: g& D% J7 t" }+ J8 r" m# J [0 k" q j, S
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.2 Y+ o$ t% Q9 X
8 \0 C! Y' T0 B2 z1 D1 C; g6 i" QOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. ! C' d" S9 S. ` 5 _0 d6 q2 H+ f1 C2 pNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.% v- ]% M8 Y: Z2 u/ r; Y
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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.