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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1 ^8 U  d# z2 u/ A) g% tapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
9 c) T  w% y0 {7 A- P, B, QInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).

4 {. D+ z  D, E' @) UIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
2 L$ h+ y1 e4 d& y) ?2 S4 Xwebsite ( 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
6 O1 j. _0 m" M+ Z1 `23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
3 H( F1 {4 r: u% S) {" btemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
! R  Y1 A- |! H2 w1 |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
% I3 ?; p1 c! S, Yyour own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
# z2 Q7 m' d+ q0 E; w/ sinfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
2 [- g- z% D, J- b2 n) Acontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
5 n  M1 C6 x+ P8 B; ^* D& l* ]# _; E7 gdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
, s6 O& k. ^) W' \5 A$ M! dthen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
Practicing good preventive hygiene (e.g., wash your hands and cover your
, {- U6 l$ I% I, r# ycough) and following the self-care practices as outlined by Alberta
Health and Wellness will greatly assist in minimizing the chance of
infection.

This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
protect the health of students and the larger university community as a
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resume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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* p6 p' _/ v  z: M# \4 ^4 W. G$ SGerry Kendal
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Gerry Kendal | Vice Provost and University Registrar | University of
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( m. D" R: H! ~6 J6 ^201 Administration Building| phone: 780.492.3723 | fax:  780.492.7172
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