Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.( `3 ]' @- V" Q- v' ] X4 D
! Q. |$ K% J& A4 C& M3 AHealth 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. ) O( k3 l% s3 { 9 }+ ^! Q/ ^- ?& T0 @Signs have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. ! |* B8 L5 `! b( F$ }# Z . R, C9 s4 G. o) e( U3 ?2 rOnly parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area. 2 d$ C& `: r; ~4 g4 H0 Q ! W4 x5 f4 A7 _/ p; fNew patients are being directed to other floors and common areas on that floor are being shut down.2 }" C! p6 }9 B! Z. C" S$ G- s
$ d# h- ^% v6 [- EAlberta continues to record new cases of the H1N1 virus. There have now been over 1100 cases in Alberta and two deaths.