Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.0 @3 x( y k1 b5 \0 q
& F0 ], ?2 Z6 gHealth 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.( B: C. ~5 t, {( }0 |
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.' b- \8 b% M* e" I5 _# q1 z
- j/ @+ C1 d5 J3 nOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.9 w: |9 l+ V8 j) c8 e
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. 9 v" o& b5 [/ r8 [( h3 [+ i: V5 B G 2 e% ?+ \$ b7 X5 CAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.