Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.) P- X; u( Q0 W. g) G
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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 a$ A9 P* l- P
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Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. + X. \: T' N6 S0 s; H) [$ o8 P 1 g$ `% i# c9 o- |New patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.7 |/ m3 r1 [7 a. V$ |( O# Z& ~
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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.