Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus. 0 y g- M* m, j( G5 m$ h# P) m 8 B( D8 q1 M2 i9 {$ i% B; O eHealth 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. - U- B& K+ I2 k5 W" M3 N( [4 ~ x N) D
Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. / g- [; e: F/ K P! a1 l$ A* C4 W4 z; Y' b* R
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. & H2 ]) e. n4 y+ r B % J# w5 v( g) bNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down. & d T0 z0 |& a 0 y6 J8 f; p, ~) T! ]9 Q6 hAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.