UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:

. F  y# }* X- nAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
& E9 Q- X6 G" l& n2 c  p) |community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
: y8 ]. w0 T" E# Y4 kapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
; v/ j6 g  l+ f0 Q7 x% @8 n7 h(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
+ R) t1 k: f/ q" L' E5 oInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
& H9 Y8 `- s! i9 ~/ G9 H# Twebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
1 G" }  N' ~0 ^( w3 ~4 Bdo in the event that you find yourself ill.
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9 r2 [  a  `/ \2 L) kPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
! W' _$ h# Y: O9 h% v$ S23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
5 y$ @8 s# L; ~4 z/ k! wthe 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
9 \9 w% C0 B0 n. \0 zyour own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
7 J# C8 ^0 @& D9 b, N, {; R# vcontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
' U! C- M& H5 a! ?; w/ c2 u" kdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
6 {1 @1 c7 F8 i! M! ^' `) {then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
' f+ C" \4 ~) bcough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
9 g6 K: p. m8 B- f$ h" h! j1 nHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.

This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
/ r: e8 ^' o9 o# q) G$ a" }' ^protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
; o2 j5 H# `. B* Y1 S. zwhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
/ c9 c9 f3 [( w/ ]& A7 T+ [4 T" ^( iresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal
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1 s: [5 K. a1 X/ `: Z+ b6 RGerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
0 c, y3 Y4 m/ I9 H$ S$ w; kAlberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
; V, m/ R' {: S- J! ^201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172
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