UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:
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As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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; b" n# _2 Z4 qIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
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, p! h4 G) ^) u. ^( r2 g" _+ @influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
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Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
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0 a! @! a2 ^3 B; ~7 EThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
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resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!

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' W8 A7 z/ b# j0 L) o5 E" KGerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
Alberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172
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