Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.2 q* m3 m/ A: j' N# 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.- V4 [; j5 f6 D& N4 O" d2 W$ o3 U
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.8 k6 W5 n. X! j6 V0 ?
! S5 ]3 ]+ t* z8 POnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. : g' t3 ]$ Y7 B7 b+ @6 p, e( A K
New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.4 d; e8 ?2 ~. M4 V: j2 P1 y8 _1 `
) ]& P- r) O V/ dAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.