Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.9 z1 a8 F- w, H) f: W9 d
9 [4 W8 i4 W$ d" Z' sHealth 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.* p" O6 |7 N( e9 o0 |7 _
! U' t' G8 i5 a+ n8 Y' PSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. % o' l. t X/ _4 W: W; L/ _' Z( E# A8 J+ J
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. : e0 P0 [9 M( ^ 3 Y5 I% W3 }. M% G$ ONew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. ! c) t) L) ^6 o 5 b% J- \6 x3 g! SAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.