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Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.8 M: C Q/ l" e$ T
, n1 v( _6 I8 f" z6 w5 vHealth 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.
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Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures.- | h0 G5 W' h% j @0 v
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.' @2 l* B p& s4 R: E
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New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.
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Alberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths. |
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