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
! ?9 I6 r. _; |2 k' s( T3 T) E/ @community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
, G+ q/ @$ J2 L( m5 d) M, A4 aapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).

7 m9 G1 W* R) F& y! q' fIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
- p; k$ e! o2 `$ J4 @. jwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
9 e0 ?: U3 }1 {" G9 xavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
4 }, d" R! F2 d  ~# n( Zdo in the event that you find yourself ill.
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
$ [2 \* {0 V2 i7 o  L23.5.6 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.
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1 v' a4 R1 X) E3 P" ^In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
, z* V& i+ B  m+ finfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
contact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
4 b' [' C9 M% Gdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
) Q$ B2 m1 i7 Nthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
3 i$ u, ^8 O% L$ T2 YPracticing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
0 |/ A8 q9 q! C) `cough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
$ s) v3 Y0 @! oinfection.

; v# p# M0 d  A8 R, l2 R% FThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
& B( o& w$ r/ A2 F/ [whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
0 n$ L4 [$ X7 R3 |; ^* wresume. 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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