UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:

7 `0 c9 y  P0 l& p4 v7 x5 @8 S8 GAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
3 d% o; f3 B$ w# Pcommunity, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
2 [7 N4 b9 `( T; t/ E  ?! ~$ Aapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
. \7 z! F/ t- v) \: Z* Z7 {# K(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
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
! d8 @" i% v; o# l+ f. davailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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5 n" x9 O" F& Q. qPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
. F7 ~' {3 }% T& |the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

. w" k8 P, G$ J" F* G0 ]In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
% n' B( ~' S7 V. [7 H; _( Zyour own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
/ F$ A& r' Z) v+ @) ]/ ~contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
- I, r4 q5 x! idoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
2 l1 ]- D1 ~8 w0 r0 w* gthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
: I( ~. h6 S' Z* QPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
/ v) w* E9 [5 S& ?8 @# {5 X2 oHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.
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$ N0 n" F# M* B1 H4 z' d. I2 wThis 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
resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!



Gerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
# G& i- C* Z0 @7 xAlberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
& {7 M$ D! u3 k, ]3 \/ b4 C0 g8 G201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172

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