Part of the Alberta Children's Hospital is closed because of an outbreak of the H1N1 virus.1 m0 I+ x% e$ s! k: T# ]1 m6 J7 w
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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. 2 p3 j0 T- U/ {9 R3 v- `1 t3 l& P! R / d9 d5 P! d3 Q) Y3 d' z4 WSigns have been posted outside the unit to warn visitors and other patients of the infection prevention measures. 6 y# [4 V; g, z# f5 V% h S0 T% e% h; ~" L4 z3 S
Only parents and guardians are allowed in. The doors are locked so nobody else walks into the area.. O& ]( V4 O( o6 [
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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.