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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% F: O9 S) j* k: i6 UAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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Influenza Like Illness (ILI).

It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
' j3 D4 r. Y: w3 G' C23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
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2 v, Q0 I& K. ^" \; bIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
5 |" t- F5 d8 J* B8 d* Q9 [influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
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then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
8 y; D0 H+ k; S6 I$ LPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
% l' I1 ?- y: R2 @Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
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This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
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whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
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& @5 p6 n9 p( l! F; bGerry Kendal
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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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