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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- ?4 H% X( ?! M) N# M& UAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
3 K1 }! ~' K8 k: wcommunity, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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& q7 y4 s/ C7 g: R9 z; RInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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# c- |7 Q! I8 N/ G8 CIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
$ v9 l# E. e" q. K" uavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
do in the event that you find yourself ill.

Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
3 Z1 G- N& p" O( U1 }- t8 V( E23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
8 T% Q1 q* J$ N9 r% Rtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
- r) X9 F0 N  S9 P- |the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
$ m1 X1 B9 a% `. Hyour own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
8 I. d' c1 g& M- v- N6 W4 Q3 ^contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
/ A" S4 f* H( ^" p4 Pdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
. S& N- d" w! S1 [+ Y, o2 b( zthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
: j4 A" B  ~7 A) c1 JPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
- F1 O2 D; `8 ?$ ucough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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. r1 ^& T. C6 |# c6 H" ~4 {3 E3 H6 [This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
/ `: S9 J! S" O- H7 Uresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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! [3 ~4 R+ q1 {7 X8 T! IGerry Kendal

Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172

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