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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$ G/ A0 E% M9 B* o# sAs a result of the existence of H1N1 pandemic influenza in the
" k' }, e4 w' K& e& }community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
& L9 m6 n8 }' Iapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
) e2 z( l8 j7 ?" B2 m(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
! w( i- n, E# y4 E& y4 UInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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* E0 g  f& Q8 Z4 s. {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
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Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
& S3 A. `, G+ V0 U( G2 C% B2 d23.5.6 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.

, B3 d  v+ A; D" S0 u0 o1 }In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
% w* A8 c3 f0 \+ `your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
influenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
/ \& M8 l( A3 S9 v+ P) m9 Jcontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
& w  `* F7 g- _, ]( r* |doorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
4 K6 w6 d- S; V9 DPracticing 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
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" ^8 `) M+ {3 c* SThis temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
1 B: |) e* C3 J/ ]3 B. aprotect 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
- K. R' `' ]1 G. _1 ^' }' QAlberta | Edmonton  Alberta  Canada
201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172
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