UA关于流感影响mid-term考试的邮件通知

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All Students:

As a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
8 @4 P# e; z1 m' _community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
+ u' T' Q0 p& b& X1 Bapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
* p. B5 T  F, s(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
4 }0 D' t( b  ?6 yInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
( _/ w" l! p, B9 R: ?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.
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
. R1 e9 P9 J! A23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
temporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
the case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
" J2 Y  ^4 N- L8 p8 [5 Cinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
. p  s& q2 E# C/ E  |; Z$ Acontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
: G! ~' A) A$ M2 U- ~( Cdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
; H3 O9 ]& w9 `& m1 \2 [then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
5 D# n2 ?7 l" ~* {2 w% R$ ^" O0 `Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.
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" B# w' z) O: \/ o$ aThis 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
0 ~2 E9 o0 f$ f6 @" dresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!

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Gerry Kendal

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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