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
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
/ U9 e  d& R6 v9 Bapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
+ R4 W" Q, A+ }$ @" U(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).

2 h! E4 o6 B" v& qIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
5 Q+ a8 d" H2 L# r4 bavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
do in the event that you find yourself ill.

$ M# F3 a* o) ?; wPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
) c0 L/ [8 U; vtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
) Q" X1 t) P2 X. B1 L7 s8 Lthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.
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. o7 I0 f" L+ ^/ M$ F- YIn this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
( S2 p- c" G( m9 O" _your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
+ T1 F( B8 `( c% ]contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
5 n5 r- ]" q1 A# J/ f" gdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
! k* p) y* s8 s( k/ yHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.

8 i, A7 T4 Q& ]+ X2 b+ F- B/ I$ vThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
+ \8 i! Y# ?" X% Y8 h: kprotect the health of students and the larger university community as a
1 x! ^3 X" M, x9 t4 twhole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
* h6 b; K, Z$ g% mresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!

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Gerry 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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