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
community, Dr Carl Amrhein, Provost and Vice-President Academic has
approved that effective immediately, supporting medical documentation
(i.e., a doctor's note) is not required for student absences due to
Influenza Like Illness (ILI).
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- L4 _, P3 D+ w+ j6 {+ w; M, }It is important that students regularly consult the University's H1N1
website ( www.h1n1.ualberta.ca ) for the most current information
" b) R( i5 k/ }$ x& ~. |available, including signs and symptoms of influenza and what you should
do in the event that you find yourself ill.

Please see Calendar section 23.4(3) regarding Missed Term Work and
4 s& a  H7 H& l* y8 a4 t% I23.5.6 regarding Absence from Exams for information on absences. This
3 M* {4 u+ Q4 ~& b% E' h/ qtemporary relief from providing medical documentation only applies in
& C9 M. m+ q, wthe case of absences due to flu-like symptoms.

In this and any flu season, it is important to take responsibility for
" `7 m' W" \, l; A+ f( z2 |; ~2 ]1 n2 [your own health. Alberta  Health and Wellness points out that the
- i* |  B9 M  u8 x# t9 Einfluenza virus is contagious and is spread person to person via close
' J4 r7 P! a8 b1 J! ~  dcontact. The virus also rests on hard surfaces such as counters and
! u% n; \$ ~/ N8 v' O9 v1 e9 Gdoorknobs and can spread when people touch contaminated surfaces and
then unknowingly transfer the virus to their eyes, nose or mouth.
* J5 `, X# m/ h. n4 u- ?0 ~2 OPracticing 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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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
whole. You will receive a further communications once normal practices
& e! Y8 j& ~0 Bresume. Wishing you a healthy academic year!
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Gerry Kendal

& o3 q" ?1 u# e# m- |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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