Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.) Z" ^6 z# s0 b) Q0 D; i
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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 |: \7 p5 v0 q0 J. C8 k- S, b' y3 f# A. t
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.3 ^- G7 K/ h! f! h( _
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. * e( Z6 C* p2 v) D& ]4 X3 ]4 q. ]; [" T- N
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.9 Q) x) {+ M! w2 U( \( W3 u; f7 Q
7 `/ N7 x$ Q0 gAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.