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
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approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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/ P/ @) e4 X0 e2 M0 C- @8 yInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
available, 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
1 F* Y# o4 z$ t' w6 T23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
0 n# u( W3 L! ~" _( dtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
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
0 Z6 I& L9 T  k2 W  J, {* L4 s5 U* ]your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
8 b' ^2 i2 b/ D  uinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
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0 U' ?2 e  ]+ E2 [8 APracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
, v8 v  ]" K6 e3 ~' WHealth and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.
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# T" r' `  Z3 a" Z' H1 w  @This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
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resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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  p: o7 I' {3 O  m* ^9 SGerry Kendal
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  O( m! d: x3 p$ J; `Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
Alberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
6 f' K+ h( m# M, h201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172

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