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
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
' |/ ]6 a4 L2 U: x& o* t+ j5 Wapproved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
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% [, ^5 O: a+ K& CInfluenza Like Illness (ILI).
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. P4 ], H6 d5 UIt is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
0 n$ W/ L  ~: n) h3 Lwebsite ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
3 x& z7 ], J! W* d# Z) r! eavailable, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
do in the event that you find yourself ill.
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1 j" Z, _9 w+ uPlease see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
7 f* ]7 Y! K  Y8 x; H5 Jtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
! k0 U; l3 R8 [  h$ @6 ]. kthe 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
influenza 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
  B8 B2 G" g5 N$ {$ [) @- ythen unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
, `9 X! ~: c8 nPracticing 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
$ a+ B7 `$ d( |, o. r! N! N6 @infection.

This temporary action is being taken at this time in order to help
, B4 u( M5 z2 F8 O) Y8 Tprotect 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!


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$ p3 I4 J2 R1 ~' P1 jGerry 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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